Social Worker

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.

Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.

Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Your new role as Social Worker:

Maitland Private Hospital gives skilled clinicians a platform to make tangible difference to service user’s quality of life and improve health outcomes. We currently have a casual opportunity for a highly motivated and committed Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive Allied Health team.

About you (essential criteria):

• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work.
• Highly developed assessment and treatment skills.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a clinical caseload.
• Understanding of the role of a Social Worker within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
• Australian permanent resident status or equivalent work rights required.

Desirable attributes:

• Experience of complex discharge planning.
• Experience working within a hospital inpatient environment.

Flexible working arrangements can be supported including term time work patterns. As part of the Healthe Care group Maitland Private employees have further opportunities to work across multiple work sites including Lingard Private, Gosford Private and Brisbane Waters Private Hospitals. Pay level will be dependent on experience in line with the NSW Private Hospitals award.

Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:

• Attractive Remuneration Package
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
• Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
• Wellbeing programs including discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Comprehensive Orientation Program
• Discounted Massages on-site

Position enquiries and applications:

Closing date: 30/08/2026

Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.

Interested to know more?

Andrew Ross | Allied Health Manager | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323 
E:  [email protected] | T:  [+61 2 4933 8400](tel:+61 2 4933 8400) | W: maitlandprivate.com.au

*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.