Senior Social Worker Level 4 Macquarie

🔍 Orange, Bloomfield Hospital | Central West

📁: Social Worker

💼: Western NSW Local Health District

📅   : REQ577113 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $61.36 - $62.84 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 8 June 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Social Worker

Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol – Bloomfield Campus

About the role
This position is a Senior Social Worker role within the Male Forensic Mental Health Team located on the Bloomfield Campus of Orange Health Service.

The level 4 Social Worker will be expected to work closely with the medical, nursing, and allied health clinicians that work within the realms of the forensic services team. As well as providing support, guidance, and supervision to junior Social Work team members. You will also be supported to undertake professional development opportunities and be encouraged to take part in quality improvement projects.

As a senior Social Worker, you will need to be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and have a good understanding of the forensic mental health act. You will also need to have highly proficient interpersonal and negotiation skills. You will need to be able to complete assessments in a timely manner and support patients receiving all types of psychiatry treatment.

You will also be expected to have broad knowledge and understanding of external service providers such as My aged Care, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the NDIS

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sandra Wicks on (02) 6369 7632 or at Sandra.wicks@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD