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Calvary Riverina Private Hospital Social Worker - Permanent Full Time Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging,

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Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Make a meaningful impact supporting patients and families across the hospital but with a focus on rehabilitation, palliative care and complex health journeys

About the role

Calvary Riverina Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessment, support and advocacy across the hospital, with a key focus on our Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Units.

This permanent position offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients and their families through illness, recovery, adjustment and end-of-life care. You will play an integral role in discharge planning, care coordination and facilitating access to community supports and services.

This is a part-time position based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, working business hours Monday to Friday.

Your main duties will include:

Provide psychosocial assessment, counselling and support to patients and families
Discharge planning and coordination of referrals to community and support services
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and outcomes
Participation in weekly MDT meetings in the rehabilitation unit

Degree in Social Work and AASW eligibility
Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
Experience in hospital, rehabilitation or palliative care settings
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities

For further information please contact Kate Nicholas, Director of Clinical Services on (02) 6923 2332 or kate.nicholas@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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