Allied Health Assistant - Social Work

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant – Social Work Remuneration: $63,177.29 - $71,429.33 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Orange Health Service, NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 3 August 2026 – 11:59pm Allied Health Assistant – Social Work Department Orange Health Service About the role Orange is nestled in the picturesque Central Western Tablelands of NSW, it offers locals and visitors a unique blend of rural living with the culture and opportunities of a modern city. The Orange Health Service Social Work Department operates across both the Orange General Hospital and Bloomfield Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Campus. This position is an opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant either local or looking for a ‘Tree change’ to become a member of a dynamic regional Social Work Department. This Allied Health Assistant position is specifically allocated to the Orange General Hospital and works within the Orange Hospital Social Work Team. The role includes the provision of psychosocial supports, resourcing and practical assistance to patients, carers and their relatives’ receiving social work services at Orange Hospital. To provide this service you will working collaboratively with a Multidisciplinary Team, including Nursing, Medical and Allied Health Professionals. If you are passionate about serving patients, carers and relatives at their most vulnerable, have a lifelong commitment to development skills and learning, enjoy collaborative teamwork and navigating the challenges of a complex health service, we would welcome your application. As an employee of Western NSW LHD and the Orange Health Service Social Work Department you will be provided the opportunity to develop professional knowledge and skills and obtain experience in quality improvement activities and workplace education to contribute to improved care for patients / clients and their families. The Orange Region has a strong and vibrant Aboriginal community that access Orange Health Service, our expectations is that all applicants demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us at Western NSW Local Health District. 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 Brad Haines, Social Worker Head of Department on 0483 177 293 or at brad.haines@health.nsw.gov.au 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. · 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