Social Worker Level 1 / 2 - Child & Family Allied Health Team

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Child & Family team as a Social Worker in Tamworth, where you'll support families and work collaboratively in a patient-centered environment. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor degree in social work.
• Confident managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support a broad range of families providing client advocacy.
• Engage with the community to promote holistic care.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor degree in social work

Job description

Join our Child & Family team - support families, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a collaborative, patient-centred setting

Remuneration: $37.03 - $43.27 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type : Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1/2
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ571349
Applications Close: Monday 26th May 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

Are you a passionate Social Worker ready to make a difference in a collaborative, supportive, and patient-centred environment? We’re looking for a motivated professional to join our growing Child & Family Allied Health team. This is an exciting opportunity in a relatively new role, designed to work closely with experienced Level 3 Social Workers as part of our broader multidisciplinary Allied Health team. You’ll be supporting a broad range of families - providing client advocacy, social support, and engaging with the community to promote holistic, family-centred care.

We’re committed to your ongoing development. As part of the Northern Social Work network, you’ll have access to:

• A dedicated Professional Lead for guidance and mentorship

• Regular district-wide CPD days and local discipline-specific meetings

• A culture that encourages reflective practice, peer learning, and growth
  
  

Where you'll be working:

Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!

We’re a positive, tight-knit team that values connection and collaboration. We celebrate birthdays, participate in community events, and support one another through regular supervision and informal catch-ups. There’s a genuine sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the day-to-day work.

About you:

We’re seeking someone who:

• Thrives in a team setting but can also work independently

• Is confident managing competing priorities and has strong time management skills

• Communicates effectively and respectfully with a diverse range of people - from families and children to medical professionals and external agencies

• Is warm, approachable, and values equity, dignity, and inclusion in every aspect of their work

Requirements :

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer

Additional Information:

• 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Hunter New England Health 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.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on [e-mail]

I nformation 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

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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.