Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)+ NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more
Location: Forbes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Applications Close: 14 September 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Social Worker – Incentives Offered
Forbes Health Service
About the role
Join a team of passionate Social Workers providing services across Lachlan Health Service. The caseload for this role is rural generalist including in patient, out patients, adults and children.
The successful applicant must be eligible for membership with the AASW and have a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience working in health and/or human services. The position provides generalist social work services to a diverse range of community and hospital clients (cradle to grave) with priority given to those most at risk, although social work is not a crisis service.
The position will demand comprehensive skills in multi-dimensional assessment using bio-psychosocial assessment, a trauma informed, person centred and recovery-based approach to clients, their families and significant others. As a health-based position the position works with a wide range of other allied health disciplines, medical, nursing staff and external agencies forming a multi-disciplinary approach toward best client outcomes. There are presently seven social workers employed across Lachlan who meet regularly to provide mutual support and promote ongoing education.
With Western local health district, the area social workers meet twice yearly for networking and educational purposes. This temporary position is to back fill the Forbes single FTE with another level 3 social worker working 2 days per week. The work is primarily community Health ambulant care clients with some support to complex inpatient services provided on an as available basis. Social workers assist their clients in areas of problem solving and promoting physical and psychological well-being.
They work across areas of: mental health, child protection, social justice, human rights advocacy, community development, counselling and psycho-education. Within this role there is scope for self- direction and autonomy when using evidenced based approaches to work successfully with clients. Supervision is provided monthly.
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To apply for this role:
- 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 Sandi Bailey on (02) 6861 2403 or at [email protected]
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.
- 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.
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