Social Worker - New Graduate Program

NSW Health; Kingswood; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Salary Packaging benefits

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities (110+ courses/

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Résumé du poste

NBMLHD's Nepean Hospital offers a Social Work New Graduate Program, a two-year rotation across diverse clinical settings, designed to develop early career social workers within the public health system. You will undertake two 12-month rotations, currently including the Acute Care Social Work Team and the Drug and Alcohol Service, building a strong foundation for your future career in social work.

Applicants should have recently completed or be eligible to complete a Social Work degree, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Knowledge of the social work role in the health system.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated capacity for self-reflection.
• Demonstrated capacity to link theory and practice in working with clients.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Connaissances

Degree in Social Work

Knowledge of social work role inhealth

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Self-reflection

Link theory to practice

Driver's licence

Formation

Recent completion or eligibility to complete final semester of a Degree in Social Work

Description du poste

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 21/01/2028)

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $40.05 – $57.14 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ701945

Applications Close: 03/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Launch your Social Work career with a unique rotational opportunity at NBMLHD! As part of the Social Work New Graduate Program, you will gain broad experience across diverse clinical settings while building a strong foundation for your future career.

This two-year program consists of two 12-month rotations across various teams within the Local Health District. Current rotations include the Acute Care Social Work Team at Nepean Hospital and the Drug and Alcohol Service, providing valuable exposure to different areas of social work practice.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply to join a program designed to support your growth, development and career progression!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Recent completion or eligibility to complete the final semester of a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Knowledge of the social work role in the health system.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated capacity for self- reflection.
• Demonstrated capacity to link theory and practice in working with clients.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District.

Additional information

• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, Child Safe Standards.
• For assistance with applying. To find out more about the NSW Health application process.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.