MLHD Social Work Advisor

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.

Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.

Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.

Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.

A Tertiary qualification in in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Record of achievement in Social Work in a leadership and / or management role within a complex health care delivery environment

Understanding of contemporary models of Social Work health care delivery with particular relevance for rural and regional Health Services

Expertise and experience relating to Social Work clinical governance, service planning and delivery, and workforce issues

Ability to introduce and implement innovative service models and professional practice

More information:

1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Roanna O’Hara – MLHD Allied Health & Disability Manager on [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 22 October 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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