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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 Per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ670062
Professionals who fall under the Health Professionals State Award must provide evidence of three years’ clinical experience in their profession to be appointed at a Level 2 and above.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker with expertise in oncology and cancer care to join the Social Work team at Tweed Valley Hospital, home to one of the region's leading state-of-the-art Cancer Care Services.
As a valued member of the Senior Social Work team, you will provide advanced psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to patients and families navigating the cancer journey across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care that supports optimal health and wellbeing outcomes.
This specialist Level 3 position also plays a key leadership role in developing social work capability across the service. In addition to your clinical responsibilities within Cancer Care, you will provide clinical supervision, mentoring and education to junior Social Workers across Tweed Valley Hospital, Murwillumbah District Hospital and Byron Central Hospital, contributing to the delivery of high-quality social work services across the network.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about cancer care and is looking to further develop their leadership, workforce development and service improvement skills within a supportive and progressive health service. Flexible work arrangements, including job share, may be considered for the successful applicant.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
Working in Community & Allied Health
Join the vibrant team of professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career providing community and allied health services in beautiful regional NSW. Community and Allied Health in Northern NSW Local Health District offers a diverse range of rewarding employment and professional opportunities.
Providing services across the life span from antennal to end of life care, we offer generous access to professional development and education opportunities, clinical supervision and support, and a range of health and wellbeing strategies. With a focus on client driven service improvement and compassionate and empowered care we aim to provide staff with a welcoming and engaging work environment to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of many people and the community.
Learn more about how you can work with a collaborative, cooperative, and respectful team while enjoying endless opportunities for professional and personal growth.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
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For role related queries or questions contact Jaymie Hall on [email protected]
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day
Applications Close: 30 June 2026
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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