Senior Social Worker

Western NSW Local Health District; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Dubbo Health Service on a permanent part-time basis. The role involves supporting wards, undertaking psychosocial assessments, and providing a range of therapeutic interventions within a hospital setting.

You will benefit from an orientation buddy, access to professional development, and ongoing clinical supervision to support growth.

Responsibilities

• Attend and support various wards/units within the hospital.
• Undertake psychosocial assessments.
• Provide a range of therapeutic interventions.
• Engage in orientation with an assigned buddy and ongoing clinical supervision.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: 20 Applications Close: 18 Nov 2026 – 11:59pm Senior Social Worker Dubbo Health Service About the role An exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join an established team of skilled social workers at Dubbo Health Service and extend their practice across all areas of social work. The role of a Senior Social Worker in a hospital setting is unique and provides an amazing opportunity to experience all facets of social work. Senior Social Workers will attend and support various wards/units within the hospital, undertake psychosocial assessments and provide a range of therapeutic interventions. The successful candidate will be provided with an ‘orientation buddy’, have access to professional development and supported to engage in meaningful clinical supervision. A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries:

Please contact Emma Parkes on [phone] or at [e-mail] 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. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian.
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.