Mental Health Social Worker- New Graduate Rotational Program

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service with 110+ C

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District invites applications for the Mental Health Social Work New Graduate Program at the Nepean Mental Health Centre. This temporary full-time role runs for 24 months, with a structured rotation across inpatient and community settings to build broad clinical skills.

Expect supervision, multidisciplinary collaboration, and exposure to assessment, intervention and recovery‑oriented practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Be a new graduate within 12 months of graduation from a Social Work program at the time of application.
• 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 and linking theory to practice.

Responsibilities

• Two twelve-month rotations across inpatient and community mental health settings.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians in inpatient rotations to support consumers during intensive treatment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery goals and wellbeing in the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 11/01/2028) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre Remuneration: $40.05 - $46.80 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ700002 Applications Close: 27/10/2026 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. The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs. Launch your career in mental health with an exciting opportunity to gain broad clinical experience across a diverse range of settings. The Mental Health Social Work New Graduate Program is a structured 24-month full-time program designed to support newly qualified social workers as they develop their skills, confidence and professional practice within a multidisciplinary mental health service. Throughout the program, graduates will complete two twelve-month rotations across inpatient and community mental health settings within the Local Health District. This unique rotational model provides valuable exposure to the full continuum of mental health care, enabling participants to develop a strong foundation in assessment, intervention, recovery-oriented practice and collaborative care. During the inpatient rotation, graduates will work alongside experienced clinicians in acute mental health services, supporting consumers during periods of intensive treatment and recovery. In the community mental health rotation, graduates will gain experience working within community-based services and multidisciplinary teams, supporting consumers and their families to achieve their recovery goals and maintain wellbeing in the community. This program offers a supportive learning environment, professional development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship from experienced social work practitioners. It is an ideal pathway for graduates seeking to build a rewarding and meaningful career in mental health while gaining experience across a variety of clinical settings and service models.

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

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Be a new graduate within 12 months of graduation from a Social Work program at the time of application
• 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 license and willingness to use for work purposes.

This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District.

For role related queries Tomy Philip on [e-mail]

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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