At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-level clinical support and leadership to individuals and families in need.
- Company: Join Hunter New England Health, a leader in compassionate healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, fitness perks, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying stunning coastal living.
- Qualifications: Must have a Social Work degree and AASW eligibility.
The predicted salary is between 131585 - 134775 $ per year.
We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to provide high-level clinical expertise, leadership and person-centered support to individuals and families.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $131,585 - $134,775 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday, 1st November 2026
Where you'll be working:
Manning Base Hospital is located in the stunning Manning Valley on the NSW mid-north coast. Beautiful Forster offers excellent surf, pristine beaches, outstanding restaurants and cafes. Breathtaking hills and rivers provide the perfect backdrop for a life well-lived - choose between rural tranquillity or vibrant town living, all within easy reach. You will join a supportive team and will grow professionally.
The Opportunity:
Join a department where your expertise truly matters. Build a sustainable, emergency medicine-led centre of clinical excellence, training and research. Be part of developing new models of care and forward-thinking solutions that make a lasting difference, where you will be tasked with timely assessments and assistance with discharges within the Emergency Department. You will be supported by ongoing clinical and peer supervision, and supportive management.
Requirements:
- Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
What we can offer you:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-life balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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