Senior Social Worker - Palliative Care
- Mudgee, NSW
- $112,396-116,038 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 pa (+ superannuation + )
Location: Mudgee, NSW -
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 14 Sep 2025 - 11:59pmSenior Social Worker - Palliative Care
Aged, Disability & Palliative Division - Service Delivery DirectorateAbout the role
An exciting opportunity exists to join a team promoting quality of life and dignity for those with a life limiting illness.The Specialist Palliative Care Service, based at the Mudgee Hub, is a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a life limiting illness across a number of care settings including hospital, community and residential aged care facilities.The team includes a cohort of Specialist Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers and Medical Officers and is supported by Clinical Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator in Palliative Care.This Heal District Service works closely with other care providers and services to support clients, their families and carers. As a consultation service team, we provide care in the community, residential aged care facilities and inpatient hospital settings. As a telehealth enabled Health District, the team provide consultations via a variety of modalities, including face to face and virtually.To find out more about the role click to view theA 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 .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 criteriaRole-related enquiries: Please contact Christine Symington on 0436 920 961 or at for more information.· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit:· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit· For more information, visit a