Social Worker Level 1/2 - Maitland Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Make a lasting impact by supporting individuals and families on their mental health journey.

Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Location: Maitland Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ657790
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th May 2026


Where you'll be working:
Join the Mental Health team at The Maitland Hospital. You’ll be part of a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and person-centred care. With a strong focus on treatment planning, risk assessment, and working together to achieve the best outcomes for consumers, this role offers a chance to make a real impact.

About the role:
As a Social Worker at the Maitland Mental Health Unit, you’ll play a vital role within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, bringing the psychosocial perspective to care. Your work will focus on addressing psychosocial stressors, championing family and cultural inclusion, and contributing specialist input around family and domestic violence and child protection. You’ll also support individuals at risk of homelessness and help people stay connected to their communities by linking them with the right networks and resources.

This is a chance to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while working in a team that values collaboration, compassion, and holistic care.

You’ll be joining a small, supportive team of two Social Workers within the Unit, with the added benefit of direct professional support from a Senior Social Worker based in the community team. To help you succeed and grow, you’ll receive regular clinical supervision, a comprehensive orientation program, and access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

This is a role where you’ll feel supported, connected, and encouraged to continue building your skills and career.

About you:
We are looking for a Social Worker who brings compassion, professionalism, and adaptability to their practice. The ideal candidate will work from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective, with the ability to complete thorough psychosocial assessments and engage inclusively with consumers, families, and carers.

You will have a strong understanding of how mental health impacts an individual’s life experience and be confident working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be flexible, organised, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the capacity to balance competing demands effectively.

Requirements:

• Degree in social work providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

What we can offer you:
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
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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.
• 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.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of Social Work in the context of Health.
2. Experience in completing psychosocial assessments, planning and intervention for complex patient/family presentations in the Health context.
3. Demonstrated excellence in verbal, written and computer skills, and ability to manage workload.
   
   
   
    

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For role related queries or questions contact Neil Mawson on Neil.Mawson@health.nsw.gov.au