Social Worker

Providing compassionate counselling and support to families facing cancer and palliative care.

Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Moree Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary - outlined below
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ542370
Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025

This position incorporates a combination of temporary and permanent hours, as outlined below: 

• 0.5FTE – Temporary until 30th June 2025 (potential to extend)
• 0.3FTE – Permanent
• 0.2FTE – Permanent
  
  

“I am very grateful for the nearly 18 years I have worked at Community Health and Moree Hospital, both in the Oncology Unit and Acute wards. It has been a privilege to work with such a dedicated team of health professionals and I will miss the camaraderie of Community Health and Oncology greatly” – Jann, currently in the position

This is a Social Worker Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI 
  
  

About the role:

You will be providing counselling, information, referrals and coordination for clients and their families in crisis or need of support, primarily those navigating cancer or palliative care needs. You will work in collaboration with our Oncology and Palliative care teams and will have access to support from the wider community health team.

This position will see you work across acute services, palliative care services and cancer care services. Whilst you will be located in Moree, you may provide outreach to persons within the surrounding areas.

To aid your success in this role, you will receive mentoring from experienced Social Workers’, as well as clinical supervision and education as required and online learning opportunities.

Where you’ll be working:

Nestled in the stunning Gwydir Valley of northwest New South Wales, Moree is a peaceful town known for its rejuvenating atmosphere. Weekends can be spent indulging in the thermal springs at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, or for those looking for more excitement, the Moree Water Park is a must-visit destination during the warmer months. Direct flights between Moree and Sydney operate six days a week for your convenience.

Moree Health Service is home to an acute facility with an Emergency Department, acute inpatient unit, maternity unit, renal unit, chemotherapy and infusion unit, operating theatre, and community health department. You will be joining a team of experienced and supportive Social Workers onsite, who are focused on providing positive outcomes for clients.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and resilient., and who understands the complex impact of cancer on clients, families, carers and communities. You will display your prior experience providing culturally appropriate and competent services and programs. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, has well as an exceptional work ethic and time management skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

 
Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au