✨ Make a Lasting Difference as a Social Worker Level 3 – Empower young parents, strengthen families and shape brighter futures through compassionate, culturally responsive care and meaningful early intervention.
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week: 28
Location: Wallsend Campus
Requisition ID: REQ685455
Applications Close: Thursday 3rd September 2026
As a Social Worker Level 3, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting expectant parents and families with young children experiencing complex social, health, housing, financial, family and mental health challenges. Through early intervention, compassionate practice and integrated care, you’ll help strengthen parenting capacity, connect families with vital health and community services, reduce vulnerability and empower young parents to create brighter futures for themselves and their children.
You’ll be supported by an experienced team of Social Work colleagues, CNC, NUM and Nurse Manager, fostering a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued. With access to ongoing training, education and professional development opportunities, you’ll have the support and resources to continually grow your knowledge, build your strengths and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young families.
Where You’ll Be Working
Join the Young Parent Network (YPN), a specialised, referral-based secondary service supporting young families under 25 across the Maitland and Port Stephens LGAs. Working collaboratively with DCJ, the Social Worker will play a meaningful role in supporting young parents and strengthening outcomes for families.
Based at Wallsend Campus, you’ll be part of a warm and supportive multidisciplinary team where collaboration, innovation and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference while working in an environment that encourages professional growth, shared expertise and a strong sense of team.
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:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Essential Requirements:
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Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
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Valid NSW drivers licence and willingness to travel as required and ability to travel for work purposes.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
Build meaningful connections through compassionate communication that fosters trust, engagement and positive outcomes for both parents and children.
Lead with empathy and understanding, recognising the unique challenges young parents may experience and providing support without judgement.
Champion diversity and inclusion, respecting and valuing the rich cultural backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of every family you support.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
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Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 9th September 2026.
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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
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Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
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Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence based practice and continuous improvement.
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Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious 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 Hunter New England Health 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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England 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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