Senior Social Worker - 5k-10k Incentives Offered

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NSW Health Incentives

Salary packaging options

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the team at Bathurst Hospital. The role is permanent part time (20 hours per week) with option for job share and attractive incentives.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred social work services, support service improvement, and participate in flexible work arrangements, salary packaging options and wellbeing programs across Western NSW Local Health District.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred social work services across care settings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning.

Job description

Senior Social Worker - 5k-10k Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)+ NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 18 November 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role
Make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities as part of the multidisciplinary team at Bathurst Hospital. As a Social Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient-centred care while contributing to service improvement and innovation in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a collaborative and supportive workplace where your expertise is valued, and enjoy the benefits of flexible work practices, salary packaging and a range of wellbeing programs. At Western NSW Local Health District, we are committed to healthier rural people and thriving communities across regional and remote New South Wales.

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 Jenny Rose, Head of Department 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. 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