Community Care Social Worker - Location Negotiable within MLHD
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Posted 4 days ago
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist – Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ611787
Location: Location Negotiable within MLHD
Are you a talented Social Worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join us in this exciting role to provide quality services to patients/clients of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs
As the Community Care Social Worker, you will be responsible for:
Providing clinical services to clients living with chronic and complex conditions in the community – you will demonstrate advanced practice skills and will operate as part of the integrated multidisciplinary care team.
Exercising independent professional judgement when required to assist with the management of complex issues and management of cases where principles, procedures, techniques and methods require expansion, adaptation or modification.
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
Provide support to Allied Health Assistants and students as required
What MLHD offer:
Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility to the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) with 3 years post graduate clinical experience
Extensive knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work with consumers with late stage degenerative and chronic conditions and disabilities in the community.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
More information:
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Mid Battye – Integrated Care Team Leader on [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 31 October 2025
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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About Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Wellness is our goal
Excellence is our passion
Our people are our future
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has released a new Strategic Plan, which focuses our priorities for the next three to five years. The MLHD Board has released the MLHD Strategic Plan 2016-2021.
The focus is on wellness and seizing every opportunity to work in partnership with consumers to build and maintain wellness. The objective is to enable MLHD to be the best place to work, lead, practise, volunteer, teach, learn and grow.
We have embarked on a number of initiatives to improve future service delivery including a focus on priority areas:
Focusing on wellness
Aspiring to excellence
Investing in our people
Working together in partnership
The Strategic Plan provides clear priorities and a solid commitment to meet or exceed the expectations of consumers in all care settings.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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