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Social Worker Level 1-2

Posted on May 26, 2026

Newcastle, Australia
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Part Time

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Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number

REQ662291

Occupation

Social Worker

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

$76364 - $89232

Closing date

08 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Your next opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a lasting difference starts here

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 - 2
Remuneration: $76,364 - $89,232 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ662291
Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026

Interview Date - Monday 15th June 2026

Belmont Hospital Social Work Service

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic Social Worker Level 1–2 to join the supportive and dynamic Social Work team at Belmont Hospital.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and strengthen your clinical skills across a broad range of hospital and rehabilitation settings while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You will rotate across teams and clinical areas, gaining valuable experience in acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, and transitional care services.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within Belmont Hospital, you will provide high-quality psychosocial assessment, intervention, and discharge planning support to patients and families across a variety of clinical areas.

A key focus of this role is supporting patients transitioning to:

Aged Care services
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environments
Community-based support systems

The Social Work team also provides services to:

Emergency Department
Rehabilitation services
Sub-acute and general medical wards

Following a comprehensive induction and orientation program, the successful applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in the John Hunter Hospital Social Work On-Call roster, further enhancing clinical experience and professional development.

About You

We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and motivated Social Worker who is eager to further develop their experience within rehabilitation and hospital-based Social Work.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

Interest and enthusiasm for rehabilitation-focused Social Work practice
Familiarity and confidence working within hospital, rehabilitation, or healthcare environments
The ability to build rapport and work effectively with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational and communication skills
Adaptability and willingness to learn across multiple clinical settings and practice areas
Commitment to patient-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care
Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy clinical environment
Motivation to participate in ongoing learning, supervision, and professional development opportunities

Essential Criteria

Hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or equivalent qualification recognised by the employer
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, assessment, and communication skills
Be committed to collaborative, ethical, and patient-focused practice

Benefits:

Broaden your horizons with unique experiences across a range of clinical areas to enhance your skills and experience
Get to know the different teams and services across Hunter New England
Superannuation contributions 12%
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.

Need more information?

about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Mccubbin on sarah.mccubbin@health.nsw.gov.au

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 full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.