Job Description
Enhance your clinical skills, support rural communities, and mentor peers in a collaborative, growth-focused allied health team
Remuneration: $112,3+6 – $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ548685
Applications Close: Sunday 16th February 2026
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About The Role
This role offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills in a direct client setting while collaborating with a dedicated team of allied health professionals. You'll play a key role in supporting rural individuals and families, working alongside an experienced and supportive team that fosters growth and development. Additionally, this position provides mentorship and guidance to junior staff, students, and peers through individual supervision and group mentoring.
Where You’ll Be Working
Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!
You will receive comprehensive orientation to the service and the wider support networks to assist both you and your clients. Our team is dedicated to continuous professional development, recognising it as essential for delivering high-quality clinical care.
We are excited welcome you into our busy, fun, and family-focused multidisciplinary allied health team!
About You
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who is:
• Experienced and competent in supporting rural families, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.
• Able to work in a collaborative and respectful way, demonstrating warmth and compassion for others.
• Confident in the value of Social Work in community and inpatient contexts, whilst also valuing the contributions and perspectives of other professions.
• Committed to partnering with clients and families.
• Passionate about improving rural health services
Requirements
• Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Additional Information
• 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on Marisa.Barnes@health.nsw.gov.au
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 PD2026_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.
Remuneration: $112,3+6 – $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ548685
Applications Close: Sunday 16th February 2026
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About The Role
This role offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills in a direct client setting while collaborating with a dedicated team of allied health professionals. You'll play a key role in supporting rural individuals and families, working alongside an experienced and supportive team that fosters growth and development. Additionally, this position provides mentorship and guidance to junior staff, students, and peers through individual supervision and group mentoring.
Where You’ll Be Working
Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!
You will receive comprehensive orientation to the service and the wider support networks to assist both you and your clients. Our team is dedicated to continuous professional development, recognising it as essential for delivering high-quality clinical care.
We are excited welcome you into our busy, fun, and family-focused multidisciplinary allied health team!
About You
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who is:
• Experienced and competent in supporting rural families, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.
• Able to work in a collaborative and respectful way, demonstrating warmth and compassion for others.
• Confident in the value of Social Work in community and inpatient contexts, whilst also valuing the contributions and perspectives of other professions.
• Committed to partnering with clients and families.
• Passionate about improving rural health services
Requirements
• Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Additional Information
• 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on Marisa.Barnes@health.nsw.gov.au
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 PD2026_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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Social Worker position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Tamworth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.