Social Worker Level 1/2

Job Information Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until January 2027 Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2 Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 14 (Thursday's and Friday's) Requisition ID: REQ Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah Applications Close: 15 December 2025 Come Work With Us What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work care to patients, families and carers consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. For role related queries or questions contact Emma Middlemiss on Selection Criteria Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning. A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience. Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends). Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position. CORE Values Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to physical requirements, interview setups, and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr