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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 per hour - $60.86 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ674355
Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026
Where you'll be working
The Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is a multi-disciplinary team supporting and providing aged care clients with the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing after discharge from hospital. The service operates as a community-based service visiting patients within their own homes and comprises of Allied Health and Nursing professionals working closely with the clients and their families using an enablement focus, providing slow stream therapy aiming to improve the clients function, independence and safety. The team is part of Aged Care Services Lower Mid North Coast with Integrated Care – Hunter & LMNC in the town of Taree with beautiful beaches, countryside and boasts the option of seaside and rural living options.
You will be part of the broader Aged Care Services team under the umbrella of Integrated Care – Lower Mid North Coast that includes an Aged Care Assessment Services in both Clinical & Non-Clinical capacity, a Psychogeriatric/Dementia Support team, Aged Care Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry community services.
The opportunity
Aged Care Services LMNC Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is looking for a Social Worker to provide a high-quality clinical service to clients/patients/consumers and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal outcomes for clients/patients/consumers of the service. The team has a TACP Coordinator, and the team is managed by the NUM for TACP and Aged Care Assessment Services. You will be provided with onsite training to fulfil the role demands, all mandatory education is encouraged and supported within the team. The team is a close-knit group who conduct daily morning and afternoon huddles and a weekly case conference to keep abreast of all patient needs and updates.
About you
The position will require the successful candidate to show skills such as self-motivation, autonomy, compassion, enthusiasm and good time management skills in order to complete tasks required each day. The services provided will be dependent on clients’ needs and will vary accordingly. Having some flexibility and the desire to work together as a team with great communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Our ideal candidate will be committed to providing safe, compassionate person-centred care, aiming to assist the client to reach their functional goals.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree in social work eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or equivalent qualification recognised by the employer
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel
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:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 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
How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Demonstrated experience in working with complex and vulnerable patients, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for person centred care and facilitate effective case conferences across multiple professional and or agencies
Knowledge and understanding of the range of issues that may impact the patient's ability to manage their social and health care needs, particularly in rural and regional areas.
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary 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.
- This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflect the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
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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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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. Find out more 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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