Social Worker Level 4 - NDIS Liaison - Targeted

Looking for a rewarding challenge? Join our specialist NDIS Clinical Liaison Team and help deliver better outcomes for patients, carers, and families across acute care.

Remuneration: $126,524 - $129,591 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ662664
Applications Close: Monday, 25th May 2026


Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

The Opportunity:
The NDIS Clinical Liaison Team is seeking passionate and highly experienced Social Workers with strong expertise in disability and the NDIS to join our dynamic John Hunter Hospital-based team. This rewarding role plays a key part in delivering expert care coordination and discharge planning for patients living with disability, alongside their carers, and families.

Based at John Hunter Hospital, you will provide comprehensive, person‑centred social work interventions with patients and families, while also offering specialist disability and NDIS consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues across acute care settings.

This position is ideally suited to a motivated and confident Social Worker who thrives in fast‑paced hospital environments and enjoys sharing specialist knowledge to support best practice care.

The successful applicant will be well supported through orientation to the NDIS Clinical Liaison Team, alongside strong professional connection, supervision, and close collaboration with the John Hunter Hospital Social Work Service.

Requirements:

• Social Work Bachelor Degree or qualifying Masters Degree providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Eligibility to drive in NSW.

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:

• 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.
• 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.

1. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the challenges experienced by people with disability, including an excellent understanding of the NDIS and its operational processes, particularly in relation to discharge planning and facilitating safe, timely, and appropriate transitions from hospital to community-based settings.
2. Sound understanding of current NSW Health policies, frameworks, and strategic plans relevant to disability, NDIS interface arrangements, and disability inclusion, with the ability to apply these in clinical practice.
3. Demonstrated experience in providing supervision, support, and professional guidance to social work staff and/or students, consistent with professional and organisational supervision frameworks.