Social Worker - New Graduate Program in Penrith

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 21/01/2028) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2 Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $40.05 – $57.14 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ701945 Applications Close: 03/11/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Launch your Social Work career with a unique rotational opportunity at NBMLHD! As part of the Social Work New Graduate Program, you will gain broad experience across diverse clinical settings while building a strong foundation for your future career. This two-year program consists of two 12-month rotations across various teams within the Local Health District. Current rotations include the Acute Care Social Work Team at Nepean Hospital and the Drug and Alcohol Service, providing valuable exposure to different areas of social work practice. Take the next step in your professional journey and join a program designed to support your growth, development and career progression!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Recent completion or eligibility to complete the final semester of a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Knowledge of the social work role in the health system.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated capacity for self- reflection.
• Demonstrated capacity to link theory and practice in working with clients.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District.

For role related queries or questions contact Jenella Cottle on Jenella.Cottle@health.nsw.gov.au

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, child safe standards.

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