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    Social Worker

    Sydney Local Health District

    2 days left to apply

    • Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 38 hours per week up to August 2025
    • Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
    • Remuneration: $2,081.21 - $2,148.65 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
    • Requisition ID: REQ521004

    Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 people living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We have hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and in people’s homes. Our staff come to work each day to make a difference. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!  

    Your role will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. As you may have seen our show RPA on Australian National TV, it is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

    This is an opportunity for a Temporary Full time Social Worker to join the Women and Children’s Babies team assisting with assessment, case management, counselling, safety planning and discharge planning in Maternity and Paediatric inpatient and outpatient units.

    For more information, please view the attached Position Description.

    Ideal candidate

    • Currently holds a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
    • Recent employment within a Hospital or health setting.
    • Must have a minimum of four years Social Work practice experience since graduation for the application to be considered.
    • Must conduct complex psychosocial assessments for inpatients and some outpatients.
    • Must work as a team member within a multidisciplinary team and respect SLHD CORE values.
    • Must conduct effective and timely discharge planning which includes referrals to other services and organisations.
    • Provide supportive counselling regarding the adjustment to illness and or disability and the impact of pregnancy and pregnancy loss.
    • Must participate in the After-Hours roster and present to the Hospital within an hour of being called.

    Benefits and Perks !

    • Accrued Day Off each month for full time roles, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
    • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information, visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
    • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
    • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
    • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. 

    For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

    About working for SLHD

    This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).  

    SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.           

    Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

    Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.  

    To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn 

    For enquiries, please contact Anabelle Perry on 0417 191 632 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Social Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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