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
Social Worker – Palliative Care
Specialist Palliative Care Services – Service Delivery Directorate
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 [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. 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: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- 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 NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
