Social Worker, Rehabilitation

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with Social Work Rehabilitation services.

With a rewarding career in Social Work, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Our benefits:

A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care

Engaging and intellectually stimulating work

A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves

A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals

Benefits that include; salary packaging, novated leasing, and health and wellbeing support.

Incentives Offered: *This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here

Employment type: Full Time
Position classification: Social Worker Level 1-2
Renumeration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ602644

Who we are:

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Social Worker who is ready for a new adventure. As the Rehabilitation Social Worker, you will be able to provide, plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care for the community of Wagga Wagga. This is your opportunity to step into a position where no two days are the same.

The team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label.

We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

What you’ll be doing:

Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking service at the Wagga Wagga Ambulatory Rehabilitation Service and inpatients of the Rehabilitation Ward at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. You will take a clinically informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.

A Social Worker position in the Rehabilitation Unit offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work.

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Criteria:

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Current Tertiary Social Worker Qualification in the relevant discipline and eligibility for membership of an appropriate Australian professional association in the discipline.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and proven problem-solving ability within a clinical setting.

More information:

1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions Contact Maddison Fellowes – Rehabilitation Coordinator, via [email protected] for a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Applications close: 30 September 2025

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