Part-Time Social Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)

The Sydney Clinic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sydney Clinic in Sydney, Australia, invites applications for a Part‑Time Fixed Term Social Worker (Maternity Leave Cover) to join our boutique private psychiatric facility. The role offers 15.2 hours per week with flexible days to suit the successful candidate, starting March 1, 2027.

You will work with a multidisciplinary mental health team, provide evidence‑based social work interventions, and support patients and families across inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work.
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary mental health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with patients and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver a broad range of psychotherapeutic groups and activities.
• Liaise with treating psychiatrist and other mental health professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work

Membership eligibility with Australian Association of Social Workers

Job description

The Sydney Clinic in Sydney, Australia, invites applications for a Part‑Time Fixed Term Social Worker (Maternity Leave Cover) to join our boutique private psychiatric facility. The role offers 15.2 hours per week with flexible days to suit the successful candidate, starting March 1, 2027.

You will work with a multidisciplinary mental health team, provide evidence‑based social work interventions, and support patients and families across inpatient and outpatient services.