Social Worker Level 3 - Community Palliative Care - Port Macquarie

NSW Health; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Social Worker Level 3 for Community Palliative Care in Port Macquarie. The role focuses on addressing psychosocial needs, providing intervention, support, education and resources to patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess psychosocial factors, develop intervention plans, and contribute to service improvement while maintaining high standards of care in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with degree and eligibility for AASW
• Experience in healthcare settings with psychosocial focus
• Ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop intervention plans

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective social work service addressing psychosocial aspects of care
• Contribute to development of social work services within the health setting

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Communication

Report writing

Computer skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Worker Level 3 - Community Palliative Care - Port Macquarie

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ694888
Applications Close:Sunday 15th November 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
To provide an effective and efficient Social Work service that addresses the psychosocial aspects of care for patients as identified, providing intervention including support, education and resources to assist in dealing with health events.

To actively participate and contribute to the continued development of the Social Work professional role in the context of Health.

About You
You are a qualified and compassionate Social Worker with a degree in Social Work, or an equivalent qualification that provides eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). You bring extensive experience working within healthcare settings, supported by a strong understanding of the psychosocial factors that influence health, wellbeing, and recovery for individuals and families.

You are highly skilled in conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing effective intervention plans for patients and families experiencing complex and challenging circumstances. Your ability to apply evidence-based social work principles enables you to provide holistic support, advocate for client needs, and contribute to positive health outcomes across a diverse range of clinical situations.

You have demonstrated success in supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of social work services within specialised healthcare environments. Committed to continuous improvement, you actively contribute to service enhancement initiatives while ensuring social work practice remains responsive to client and organisational needs.

A collaborative and adaptable professional, you work effectively alongside multidisciplinary teams, community organisations, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, person-centred care. Your exceptional communication, report writing, and computer skills, combined with your ability to manage a demanding workload, enable you to maintain high standards of practice while building strong relationships with patients, families, and professional stakeholders.
Diversity and Inclusion liesat the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

This is a Category A position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. Theseawards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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