Social Worker Level 3

Calvary

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter NSW

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical)

Contract/Temp

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Clinical Services

Social Work

Hospital Setting

Social Worker Level 3

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Temporary full time role (12 month leave relief)

Salary Classification: Social Worker Level 3 (year 1-2)

Remuneration: 58.95 to 60.86 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

Please note that interviews for this position will be held 17 August 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our dedicated team at Calvary Mater Newcastle. In this senior role, you will deliver high-quality clinical services, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff and help shape the future of social work services within a compassionate and values-driven healthcare environment.

About Calvary Mater Newcastle:

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research.  Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.  We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

On-site parking

Up to 15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program

Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees

Gender neutral parental leave

ABOUT YOU:

Bachelor of Social Work or other equivalent qualification and eligible for membership of the AASW

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in psychosocial theory and assessment

Demonstrated ability to work with patients and their carers with at times of crisis and those with life-limiting and/ or terminal illnesses, including at end of life

Demonstrated experience in a hospital setting and ability to undertake high level assessment and brief intervention skills within this setting

Demonstrated advanced organisational, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated capacity to provide staff supervision and demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development

Join our Team today!

Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts.  Please note that applicants must address all selection criteria as part of their application. This role requires the successful applicant to: Have unlimited working rights in Australia

Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.

Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

For further information about this opportunity, contact Julie Steffner, Director of Allied Health on Julie.Steffner@health.nsw.gov.au