Social Worker Level 1 / 2 - Goulburn

Southern NSW Local Health District; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Development and support

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Social Worker Level 1/2 for a temporary part-time role up to 7 February 2026. The position offers an hourly rate of $40.05 to $57.14, with 24 hours per week and a close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support patients and families.

You will provide holistic social work services, address social and emotional needs, and connect patients with resources while supporting recovery and wellbeing within our district.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own caseload across a regional area.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical discipline.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients/clients to meet health and wellbeing needs.
• Work with medical teams to connect patients with resources and support.
• Assist patients and families with social, emotional and practical challenges affecting care.
• Contribute to holistic care planning within the SNSW Local Health District.

Skills

Social work

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time to 7 February 2026

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2

Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Applications Close: 25 October 2026

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About The Service

Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Supporting our Community through Compassionate Care. Are you dedicated to helping patients and their families navigate complex social and emotional challenges? At Southern our Social Workers play a crucial role in providing holistic support—addressing the social, emotional, and practical needs that impact patient health and recovery. You’ll work closely with medical teams to connect patients with resources and empower them during vulnerable times. Join us to help build stronger, healthier communities through social support and advocacy.

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What You\'ll Be Doing

The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality social work services to patients/ clients of the SNSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice relevant to clinical discipline.
• Current unrestricted drivers\' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: 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.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

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 [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

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Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Clare Schultejohann on 0428 113 402 or [e-mail]