Senior Social Worker Level 3, Inpatient Mental Health

Senior Social Worker Level 3, Inpatient Mental Health - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (through to April 2026) Position Classification : Social Worker Lvl 3 Remuneration : $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Location : Randwick, Sydney Application close date : Sunday, 14 December 2025 Come Work With Us Are you a senior Social Worker with experience in Mental Health and want to positively impact on the lives of Mental Health consumers on their journey to recovery working with skilled and innovative clinicians in a multidisciplinary team? This is a fantastic opportunity to step up and obtain valuable experience in this temporary leave-relief role. To provide Social Work Services with high levels of clinical expertise and specialised knowledge to clients of the Eastern Suburbs Inpatient Mental Health Service, their families and carers; to provide leadership for social work services; to participate in the planning and coordination of services for people with mental health problems; and to liaise with other services to develop partnerships of care. For more information we encourage you to contact Deirdre Carberry on Interviews are expected to be held between 15 December 2025 and 19 December 2025 Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria. Where you'll be working Inpatient Mental Health Units, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, Randwick. Additional Information and Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility to membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Extensive post graduate experience, with knowledge of Mental Health Social Work Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation and recovery focus Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values 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. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. 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, then 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 An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies 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. 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 We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website #J-18808-Ljbffr