Family and Carer Mental Health Social Worker Level 3
Your next opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a lasting difference starts here
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 per hour - $60.86 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ669303
Applications Close: Sunday 28th June 2026
Where you'll be working
The Family & Carer Mental Health Program sits within the Unter New England Mental Health Service (HNE MHS) and is dedicated to strengthening outcomes for consumers by supporting the families and carers who play a vital role in their recovery.
The Family and Carer Mental Health Program is based at the Mater Mental Health Admin Building, while also working closely alongside teams across Greater Newcastle and Hunter Valley. This includes regular in person engagement to provide in-reach clinical support, build strong partnerships and embed family and carer inclusive practice. The role extends across the wider service, offering consultation more broadly through a blended model of face to face, outreach and virtual work, giving you the opportunity to connect and influence practice across multiple settings.
This program operates within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environments across a range of clinical settings. A strong emphasis is placed on family and carer-inclusive practice, community development, and partnerships with government and non-government organisations to enhance service delivery and system wide impact. The team values innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, and actively contributes to statewide initiatives to advance family and carer engagement across the mental health service
What you'll be doing
This is a senior social work (level 3) position focused on both clinical and system level work with families and carers of mental health service users.
The role will deliver direct and indirect clinical interventions, provide advanced clinical advice and consultation to multidisciplinary teams to support family and carer inclusive practice, assist in leading the implementation of family and carer initiatives, facilitate education, supervision and mentoring for staff, students and less experienced clinicians, contribute to and lead projects, working groups and service while developing and maintaining strong partnerships.
The role reports to the Head of Social Work and works closely with the Family and Carer Coordinator within HNE MHS.
About you
We are seeking a clinician with experience in family interventions within mental health and advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills, particularly when working with complex family dynamics. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills, the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities, and a collaborative approach to building partnerships across services. A strong commitment to recovery-oriented and family-inclusive practice is essential.
Highly desirable qualities/can be further developed on the job
- Skills in project work, service development and change management
- Experience contributing to policy, program implementation or system level initiatives
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Knowledge of statewide frameworks
Personal attributes:
- Passionate advocate for families and carers
- Resilient and adaptable in complex situations
- Creative and proactive in driving service improvement
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Strong commitment to cultural respect and inclusive practice
How you will be supported
In this role you'll be supported to thrive both clinically and professionally. You'll have access to dedicated Social Work supervision, strong mentorship within the Family and Carer Program, and a highly collaborative multidisciplinary network. We prioritise professional growth, offering ongoing training, development opportunities, and involvement in innovative projects and service improvements. You'll be empowered to shape practice, build partnerships, and make a meaningful impact.
Requirements
- Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and a minimum of 3 years (FTE) experience as a qualified Social Worker (preferably in a mental health setting or demonstrated experience working with families and carers of consumers who experience a mental illness)
- Eligibility to drive in NSW.
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
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future part time and 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.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability
- Demonstrated advanced social work experience in family interventions with mental health service users.
- Demonstrated expertise and advanced clinical reasoning skills within area of clinical speciality, including family and carer inclusive practice
- Proven capacity to analyse and solve problems of a complex nature in order to overcome resistance when initiating and implementing change strategies
Need more information
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Prue Selwood on [email protected]
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
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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.
