Senior Acute Social Worker - Wagga Wagga
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ601222
Applications Close: 12 September 2025
Vaccination Category: A
Are you a talented Social Worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Social Worker who is ready for a new adventure.
To learn more about the community of Wagga Wagga - visit us here.
About the role:
There is an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic team at the Wagga Base Hospital. We are looking for a clinician with a passion for engaging consumers in an Acute Hospital setting and working within a multidisciplinary team environment to provide evidence-based interventions.
As the Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for:
Providing clinical services to patient/client/consumer groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills and operate independently with minimal direct supervision.
Provide clinical supervision and support to Level 1/2 Social Workers, Allied Health Assistants & students on clinical placement as required.
Involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of services, development and leading of quality improvement activities and research with appropriate stakeholders.
Providing a range of high-level assessment and therapeutic services in their identified specialty area, within scope, according to relevant models of care, frameworks and priorities.
To see all role requirements please review the position description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Advanced clinical reasoning skills and operate with minimal direct clinical supervision.
Well-developed time management skills, written and verbal communication, and IT skills including an ability or willingness to use telehealth as a mode of delivery of clinical care.
*Please note that you must hold Australian working rights to be considered for this role.
What MLHD offer:
Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
How to Apply
Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Rachael Crowe - Social Work Manager, via Rachael.Crowe@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 5943 2341 for a confidential chat.
Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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