Multicultural / Refugee Social Worker

Join a workplace where your contribution matters and development is supported.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Multicultural/ Refugee Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + super
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ610255
Location: Armidale Hospital 
Applications Close: Sunday 12th October 2025

Where you'll be working
The successful candidate will join the Social Work Department at Armidale Hospital, a key facility within the Hunter New England Local Health District. While part of the Social Work team, this position is primarily focused on supporting the Multicultural and Refugee Health Unit, providing vital services across both inpatient and outpatient settings to refugee and multicultural communities.
Our Social Work team is dynamic, experienced, and highly supportive. We foster a culture of learning and recognition, where team members are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute their unique strengths. Flexibility and empowerment are core values—everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
We actively promote work-life balance, with a strong culture of teamwork and mutual support. Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative and compassionate workplace, committed to excellence in patient care.

What you'll be doing
This Level 3 Social Work position provides services across both community and inpatient settings at Armidale Hospital, with a particular focus on supporting the refugee community in Armidale. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that patients and their families receive person-centred, trauma-informed care that addresses both health and social needs.
This role is well-supported through regular internal and external training opportunities. Supervision is mandatory and includes daily team check-ins and monthly meetings with the manager. The Multicultural Health team also offers ongoing professional development and provides both formal and informal support, ensuring the social worker feels included and connected.
This is a part-time position (three days per week), offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families settle into their new environment and improve their health and wellbeing.

About you
The ideal applicant will be passionate about delivering patient-centred care and skilled in building strong, respectful relationships with patients, their families, and members of both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams within the hospital. An interest in multicultural health is essential, along with a willingness to develop and apply effective communication skills when working with interpreter services to ensure inclusive, person-centred care.
We are seeking a passionate social worker who is committed to delivering patient-focused care and skilled in building strong, respectful relationships with individuals and families. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and collaborator, working confidently within both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary hospital teams to support coordinated, high-quality care planning.

Requirements

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

• Ability to participate in a weekend roster once every 8 weeks when trained.

   

What we can offer you
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
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work life 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

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.