Social Worker Level 1/2

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

EAP

Job summary

NSW Health in Newcastle is seeking a Social Worker Level 1/2 to deliver high-quality mental health services, supporting clients, families and carers with compassionate, person-centred care.

Join a multidisciplinary team at Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, offering autonomy within a supportive environment, professional supervision, ongoing education and opportunities for career progression within NSW Health.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor degree in social work with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Mental health professional experience across diverse care settings preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical mental health services to clients and families.
• Build therapeutic relationships and provide person-centred care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical skills

Mental health

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

AASW eligibility

Job description

Social Worker Level 1/2 - Make a meaningful impact in mental health care, bringing your clinical expertise and compassion to empower individuals, families and communities to thrive!

Remuneration:$79,419 - $113,301 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Social Worker Level 1/2
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Newcastle CHS
Requisition ID:REQ695040
Applications Close: Monday 26th October 2026

About the Role

As a Social Worker Level 1/2 with Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, you’ll play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality clinical services that support the wellbeing of clients, their families and carers, helping to achieve positive health outcomes and make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

Join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team within a dynamic mental health environment, where your ability to work autonomously and collaboratively will be valued as you contribute your expertise, build therapeutic relationships and provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, along with a comprehensive orientation program designed to help you settle confidently into your new role. With a strong commitment to professional supervision, ongoing education and tailored training opportunities, Newcastle Community Mental Health Service will provide the guidance and support to strengthen your clinical skills and continue growing your career.

Where You’ll Be Working

Based at the historic James Fletcher Hospital site, Newcastle Community Mental Health Service is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and carers.

Become part of a welcoming, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation and shared expertise. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where professional contributions are valued, new ideas are encouraged, and everyone works together to achieve positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

• Bring your experience as a Mental Health professional, with well-rounded clinical expertise across diverse care settings.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced mental health environment, collaborating with a passionate multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Demonstrate confidence working autonomously and collaboratively, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of clinical practice and care.

Additional information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

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.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.