Social Worker Level 4 - Team Leader

Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Shape the future of Social Work.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4 
Remuneration: $131,585.00 to $134,775.00 + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ686024
Location: Belmont Hospital 
Applications Close: Thursday 17^th September 2026 

About the role and where you will be working

The JHH Social Work Team invites applications from motivated and experienced Senior Social Workers with demonstrated leadership, line management and clinical experience across acute and sub-acute care settings to join our Social Work Leadership Team as Team Lead – Belmont. Based at Belmont Hospital, you will lead and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred Social Work services to inpatients, families and carers across rehabilitation and sub-acute services. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, support staff development and supervision, and work collaboratively with the Belmont Hospital Executive, Allied Health and multidisciplinary teams to promote excellent patient care. As a member of the JHH Social Work Leadership Group, you will also contribute to service development, quality improvement and the strategic direction of Social Work across our services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence positive change and help shape innovative, culturally responsive and evidence-based Social Work practice.

About you

You are a motivated and experienced Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced, responsive and collaborative environment. You bring strong clinical skills, sound professional judgement and a genuine passion for leading, supporting and developing others. You are confident in providing leadership and line management, building positive team culture and fostering the growth of Social Work practice. You enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders, embrace opportunities for service improvement and innovation, and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred and culturally responsive care. Most importantly, you are a leader who inspires others, values continuous learning and is passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients, families, carers and the wider community.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, and a subsequent minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience.

Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.

What we can offer:

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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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

  
  
   

Additional information:

• 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/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• 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.
• 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 ability and experience in the supervision and line-management of Social Workers, including commitment to regular professional supervision in accordance with AASW guidelines, with applicable experience providing supervision to Social Work students and/or social workers

Demonstrated advanced clinical experience and leadership across varied acute and sub-acute social work services with an understanding of challenging case presentations, including elder abuse, Guardianship and NDIS matters, grief and bereavement, accommodation placements and complex familial presentations. Experience allocating and overseeing cases and tasks across a clinical Social Work team.

Demonstrated experience and understanding of patient flow priorities in acute and sub-acute facilities, task prioritization and time management across a team, and excellent written and verbal communication.


Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah McCubbin on sarah.mccubbin@health.nsw.gov.au


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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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