Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker - CYMHS Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Unit Brolga is an adolescent inpatient mental health unit located in Hornsby. It provides a safe and therapeutic environment for 12–17‑year‑olds experiencing mental health problems. If you are passionate about leadership and developing a collaborative culture, Brolga is a great environment to work in. Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: $56.69 – $58.52 per hourHours Per Week: 29Requisition ID: REQ Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research-driven evidence‑based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling. Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employees and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment free of aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Brolga Adolescent Inpatient Unit ‑ Hornsby What You'll Be Doing The Social worker will be involved in providing family therapy to complex family systems, with a particular focus on Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) as well as structural and systemic therapies to develop behaviour management plans for the ward. You will deliver and facilitate group therapy, alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and use an interpersonal skillset to make collaborative decisions of consumer‑focused care. You will have passion for education, training and research and will have strong involvement in information management and thorough documentation. As a leader, you will be supported in clinical supervision and departmental meetings with an emphasis on strategic partnership with external stakeholders and services. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria A Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Worker. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants. Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current social work practice. A strong commitment to an evidence‑based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning. Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role‑related queries or questions contact Jeanine Smith on 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. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. Applications Close: 10 January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr