General Social Worker - Temporary Position
Hunter Valley Private Hospital
Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (Maternity Leave)
Hours per Fortnight : 64hours
Position Classification : Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration : Dependent on Qualifications
Location : Shortland NSW
Hunter Valley Private Hospital Social Work Department
About the Service : HVPH is a busy private hospital that provides care to inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical patients, as well as providing Day Surgery
and Outpatient Rehabilitation services.
About the Position : As the Social Worker, you will be required to work with inpatients and outpatients from the Rehab, Medical and Surgical Units to provide professional social work service. The service provides a high quality, evidence-based clinical service consisting of assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review for patients and their family / carers referred to the service. The caseloads are varied and can include neurological, orthopedics, amputee, chronic illness, and palliative care.
The available position offers a Social Worker the opportunity to be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team and work within the Social Work team.
About You : The successful candidate will have :
An approved Degree in Social Work that includes eligibility for membership with the AASW;
We are conveniently located in Shortland, Newcastle – a short drive from the acute public hospital systems. Please visit our website for further information on the hospital at http : / / www.hvph.com.au /
Eligibility list for future temporary and full time / part time vacancies will also be created.
Applications close : 15th July 2025
For further enquiries : Melissa Dunn - Senior Social Worker, 02 4944 3798
To Apply : Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
Social Worker • NSW, AU