Social Worker - Palliative Care at Western NSW Local Health District
Parkes, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 25

Salary

58.52

Posted On

28 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Parkes/Forbes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 32
Applications Close: 3 Aug 2025 – 11:59pm

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity exists to join a service promoting quality of life and dignity for those with a life limiting illness.
The Specialist Palliative Care Service is a District wide consultation service team of dedicated multidisciplinary team members supporting patients with a life limiting illness, providing care in the community, residential aged care facilities and inpatient hospital settings.
The team comprises of Specialist Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Dietitian and Palliative Care Doctors and is supported by Clinical Nurse Consultants and Nurse Educator in Palliative Care.
This is currently a Monday to Friday service with a telephone support service, after hours and on weekends and works closely with other care providers and services to support clients, their families and carers.
This position will predominantly provide this support in the communities around Lachlan (Parkes/Forbes) and surrounding areas, both face to face and virtually.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

  • Click ‘Apply’
  • Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
  • Upload your current resume
  • Answer the selection criteria
    Role-related enquiries: Please contact Christine Symington on 0436 920 961 or at christine.symington@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
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