At a Glance
- Tasks: Support oncology patients and lead a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Company: Western NSW Local Health District, committed to community health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, professional development, and no weekend work.
- Other info: Encourages applications from Aboriginal people and promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural health while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Senior Social Worker experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 56800 - 125507 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours)
Location: Bathurst, NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 12 October 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role
Are you a Senior Social Worker looking for your next career move where you can make a real difference? We invite you to consider Bathurst, just 3 hours from Sydney CBD, a prosperous regional city of 45,000 people, rich in heritage, modern infrastructure, a vibrant cultural scene and sports/recreation activities galore.
The position is primarily based in Daffodil Cottage and provides support to patients if they are admitted to Bathurst Hospital. As a Social Worker you are an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team. You will need to lead in an environment of constant change, improvement in the quality and efficiency of services.
Extensive access to professional development opportunities apply, including education sessions, conferences and supported study. You’ll keep your skills sharp, your knowledge current and develop cultural competence to help us improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Our team values a healthy work/life balance, which includes no weekends, no on-call duties and flexible working arrangements, such as a 4-day work week.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
Role‑related enquiries
Please contact Jenny Rose on (02) 6330 5*** or at **********@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
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