Graduate Social Worker - Incentives Offered
Start your social work career at Manning Base Hospital - make a difference, build skills, and enjoy the Manning Valley lifestyle
Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Manning Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until November 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Requisition ID: REQ639346
Applications Close: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Where you'll be working:
Step into a rewarding role as a Graduate Social Worker at Manning Base Hospital, where you’ll be part of a passionate and supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives every day. In this vital role, you’ll contribute to the delivery of holistic, person-centred care that supports both health and wellbeing outcomes.
Located in the stunning Manning Valley, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that combines meaningful work with the natural beauty of coastal and country living - think beaches, rivers, and a strong sense of community all at your doorstep.
About the role:
As a valued member of the Inpatient Social Work team at Manning Base Hospital, you’ll deliver professional and compassionate support to patients and their families/carers, helping them navigate the challenges that come with illness, injury, and hospitalisation. Your work will play a key role in achieving the best possible health outcomes, guided by the policies and values of Hunter New England Local Health District and NSW Health.
In this dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you’ll provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis support, and tailored brief interventions to meet each person’s unique needs. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams will be central to delivering responsive, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.
As part of our mutually supportive and dedicated team, you'll have opportunities for professional development, service development, and collaboration with senior managers and colleagues.
About you:
We’re seeking a Social Worker who brings a deep understanding of the psychosocial impacts of acute and chronic illness or trauma on patients and their families. You’ll ideally have experience in a relevant clinical specialty and be confident in delivering psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions using person-centred, trauma-informed, and brief intervention models. Experience working in a healthcare setting will be highly regarded, along with the ability to respond effectively in complex and emotionally sensitive situations.
Requirements:
- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Willingness to participate in the Social Work On Call (OC) Roster, including Public Holidays.
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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time 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 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:
- * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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, part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Demonstrated experience, preferably within a clinical service setting in providing psychosocial assessment and Social Work responses such as crisis and brief intervention, case planning/coordination, liaison, counselling, advocacy, and service referral.
Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the Multidisciplinary team.
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 Lesli Yule on Lesli.Yule@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.
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