Social Worker Level 1/2
Make a meaningful impact in a beautiful country community as a Social Worker with Gloucester Health Service.
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + super
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1/2
Location: Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ586635
Applications Close: Monday, 7th July 2025
Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a 14-bed General Ward with a busy 3-bed Emergency Department and an operating theatre that supports General Surgery and Ophthalmology through Visiting Surgeons and Medical Officers. This role is based at the adjacent Community Health Centre, which delivers a wide range of nursing and allied health services to the local community.
Nestled at the meeting point of the Barrington, Gloucester, and Avon rivers, Gloucester is a picturesque rural gem in the heart of the Barrington Coast. Just a few hours north of Sydney and only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport, this welcoming town is surrounded by awe-inspiring national parks, cascading waterfalls, and outdoor adventure at every turn—from kayaking and bushwalking to horse riding and heritage trails.
Outdoor lovers will find plenty to enjoy, with a scenic golf course, Olympic Pool Complex with hydrotherapy facilities, riverside parks, and vibrant sporting amenities. With everything from luxury retreats to charming farm stays and camping near the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops, Gloucester offers the ideal balance of lifestyle, work, and natural beauty.
About the role:
As a Social Worker at Gloucester Health Service, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care through assessment, treatment, and case coordination. Working both independently and as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll be backed by visiting clinical educators and connected remotely to a broader network of experienced colleagues.
In this role, you will:
- Provide evidence-based, client-centred interventions as a core member of the healthcare team
- Support patients and families through complex health and social challenges, including ward-based care planning
- Exercise sound professional judgement within organisational, legal, and ethical frameworks
- Navigate complex systems such as aged care, NDIS, and guardianship with clarity and compassion
- Contribute to service improvement and drive positive outcomes for consumers
- Champion culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and collaborative approaches to care
This is a diverse and fulfilling opportunity within a warm, tight-knit team that values innovation, integrity, and community connection.
About you:
You are a compassionate and capable Social Worker who brings:
- The confidence and motivation to work independently in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
- Cultural awareness and the ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds
- A strong work ethic, clear professional boundaries, and effective time management
- Experience navigating the Aged Care and NDIS systems
- An understanding of (or willingness to learn) guardianship tribunal processes
- A commitment to continuous learning and a collaborative, team-based approach to care
Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Experience in a healthcare or hospital-based social work setting
- Understanding of aged care, disability, and mental health systems
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health 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
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Briggenshaw on Nicole.Briggenshaw@health.nsw.gov.au
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
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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.
