Social Worker- Mental Health

Hunter New England Local Health District; Inverell; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Level 3) to provide high-quality assessment, treatment and care coordination for adults experiencing mental health challenges. Based in either Glen Innes or Inverell, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and wellbeing.

You will join a supportive service with strong clinical governance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work enabling eligibility for membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment, treatment and care coordination to adults with mental health challenges.
• Deliver person-centred care and support recovery journeys.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute a psychosocial perspective to care.

Skills

Assessment

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Your passion for helping others belongs here—join our social worker team!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ696195

Locations: Glen Innes and Inverell

Applications Close: Monday, 5th September 2026

Where you'll be working

New England North West Mental Health Service seeks dedicated and passionate candidates for a Senior Social Worker to be based in either our Glen Innes or Inverell Community Mental Health Team. The Glen Innes and Inverell Community Mental Health teams provide high quality mental health care across the New England catchment and comprises of a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals. You will be a part of a contemporary and innovative service that is responsible for the provision of mental health assessment and treatment across the communities of the New England district.

The service maintains a strong clinical governance structure to ensure the provision of high quality, excellent mental health care for every patient, every time. The team is passionate about leading change and innovation in the delivery of ambulatory mental health services, with a strong multidisciplinary leadership team.

The Opportunity

As an experienced Level 3 Social Worker, you will provide high-quality assessment, treatment and care coordination service to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges. You’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care, working closely with individuals on their recovery journey to help them achieve their goals and improve their wellbeing. You will play a key role within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, contributing to a psychosocial perspective to care for mental health consumers.

Your focus will include addressing psychosocial stressors, promoting family and cultural inclusion in care planning, and providing specialist input on matters related to family and domestic violence, as well as child protection. You will be supported in this position by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator and Head of Discipline. The successful applicant will become part of a wider Hunter New England local Health District Mental Health Service network and will have access to support and education from key district support positions.

About You

We are seeking a compassionate and professional Social Worker who practices from a culturally sensitive perspective. The ideal candidate will be skilled in conducting thorough mental health assessments and engaging inclusively with consumers, families, and carers.

Requirements

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

What We Can Offer Yo

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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• 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.

For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Rose on [e-mail]

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

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