Social Worker - Level 1/2
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 02 January 2028)
Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 1/ 2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 16
Requisition ID: REQ676249
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Are you a talented Social Worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
Join our dynamic and supportive Social Work team in a rewarding Level 1/2 Social Work position, working 2 days per week in a busy general hospital setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate social worker to develop their skills while contributing to high-quality patient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
We welcome applications from motivated professionals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients, families, and the broader community.
What MLHD offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
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 development 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.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will:
Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritise and organise your own work / caseload
Hold current Australian Working Rights
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 Rachael Crowe – the Social Work Manager on Rachael.Crowe@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 9 August 2026 (at midnight)
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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