Senior Social Worker - Psycho-Oncology Counsellor
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- Social Worker
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- REQ563790 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30 Jun 2025)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 8 Apr 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Social Worker – Psycho-Oncology Counsellor
Dubbo Health Service
About the role
An exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our world class Cancer Centre to help create positive change in the lives of Cancer patients and their loved ones.
The Senior Psycho-Oncology Counsellor will join an established team of skilled Social Workers and be able to extend their practice across all areas of Social Work in Oncology.
The role of a Senior Social Worker in a hospital setting is unique and provides an amazing opportunity to experience all facets of social work. Senior Social Workers will, undertake psychosocial assessments and provide a range of therapeutic interventions. You will be provided with an ‘orientation buddy’ have access to professional development and supported to engage in meaningful clinical supervision.
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:
· Click ‘Apply’
· 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 Emma Parkes, Social Work Head of Department on (02) 6809 6600 or at emma.parkes@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.
· 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
