Senior Social Worker – Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS)
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- Social Worker
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- REQ600564 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 13 November 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Social Worker – Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS)
Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol, Bloomfield
About the role
This is a permanent part time position for a Senior Social Worker working in the Older Person’s Mental Health Team (OPMHS) based on the Bloomfield Campus of Orange Health Service.
The Senior Social Worker will be expected to work closely with the medical, nursing and allied health clinicians that work within this unit. As well as providing support, guidance, and supervision to junior Social Work team members.
As the Senior Social Worker you will need to be able to complete psycho-social assessments in a timely manner and support patients receiving all types of medical intervention and treatment within the system.
In this role, you will be expected to have broad knowledge and understanding of external service providers such as My aged Care, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the NDIS.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will be expected to participate in regular supervision and encouraged to take part in quality improvement projects. You will also be supported to undertake professional development opportunities.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sandra Wicks, Deputy Head of Social Work on 499 782 087 or at Sandra.wicks@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
