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Social Worker - Mental Health Hunter New England Local Health District Join our dedicated team and contribute to delivering healing, and connection through collaborative, person-centred care. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $56.68 $58.52 per hour + superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ616893 Location: Inverell Community Health Service Applications Close: Sunday 9th November 2025 Where youll be working New England North West Mental Health Service is seeking dedicated and passionate Mental Health Clinicians to join our Inverell Community Mental Health team. Our multidisciplinary teamcomprising Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionalsprovides acute mental health care across the New England region. Guided by a strong clinical governance framework, we are committed to ensuring safe, consistent, and person-centred careevery patient, every time. Our service fosters a culture of continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and innovation in the delivery of ambulatory mental health care, supported by strong multidisciplinary leadership. What Youll Be Doing As a Level 3 Senior Social Worker, you will provide highquality assessment, treatment and casecoordination services to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Youll bring your experience to deliver personcentred 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 the psychosocial perspective to care. 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. About You We are seeking a compassionate and professional Social Worker who brings a culturally sensitive and personcentred approach to their practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and engaging meaningfully with consumers, families, and carers. You will have a deep understanding of the impacts of mental health on individuals and communities, and confidence in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. To succeed in this role, youll need exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a flexible, proactive approach within a dynamic, fastpaced environment. You will be well supported by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and Head of Discipline, and as part of the broader Hunter New England Local Health District Mental Health Service, youll have access to ongoing education, professional supervision, and support from districtlevel clinical leaders and disciplinespecific advisors. Requirements Must hold at least a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the employer. Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel during the course of employment. What We Can Offer You Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Monthly Allocated Days Off (for fulltime employees) 4 weeks annual leave (prorata for parttime employees) 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 wellbeing discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of nonclinical and clinical professionals Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or parttime and temporary full or parttime vacancies. This position is full time; however, parttime/job share arrangements may also be considered. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, 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 such a case you may only be offered employment 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. Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position 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: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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. 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 [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrierfree application process. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for fulltime employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! For rolerelated queries or questions contact Gina Blyton on [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr