Social Worker Level 3 - Community Health - Cooma

Southern Nsw Local Health District; Cooma; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing benefits (Fitness

Annual influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Social Worker to provide holistic social work services to patients and families in Cooma. You will collaborate with medical teams to address social, emotional, and practical needs, supporting recovery and wellbeing.

The role emphasises regional caseload management, independent work within a multidisciplinary team, and commitment to professional development. AASW eligibility is required for appointment, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for AASW
• Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive broad generalist knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work with minimal supervision in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise and organise own work/caseload across a regional area
• Commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Ability to lead planning and evaluation of team activities
• Ability to supervise staff and students
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and willingness to travel long distances if required

Responsibilities

• Provide quality social work services to patients/clients to meet health and wellbeing needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to connect patients with resources and support
• Prioritise and manage caseloads across a regional area
• Support professional development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Self-management

Education

Social Work degree, AASW eligible

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time

Location

Cooma

Position Classification

Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration

$58.95 - $60.86 per hour

Hours Per Week

22.8

Requisition ID

REQ695106

Applications Close

27 September 2026

Interview Details

Scheduled within 10 days of closing

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 Senior 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 proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Extensive broad generalist knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning and evaluation of team activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide and coordinate staff and student supervision.
• 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 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.

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 Raviro Dzimba on [e-mail]