Senior Social Worker

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Senior Social Worker Grade 3 at Royal North Shore Hospital. You will join inpatient Drug and Alcohol Services, leading social work input in assessment, treatment and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Role requires a Social Work degree with AASW eligibility, strong written and verbal communication, and experience in acute hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work is required.
• Eligibility for AASW is required.
• Evidence of extensive clinical experience, including Level 2 Social Work.
• Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication; ability to liaise with health professionals and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and discharge plan for detoxification Unit, IDAT Program, and D&A teams.
• Prepare reports and provide evidence in IDAT reviews.
• Educate and counsel relatives and carers; educate hospital staff on social work issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external organisations to ensure patient-centred care.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Liaison with health professionals

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work

Eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Senior Social Worker Grade 3 - NSLHD Drug and Alcohol Services

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration

$2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ698015

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• 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 employee 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 ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital - Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Services

What You'll Be Doing

Social Workers are members of multidisciplinary teams. They play a vital role in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of all patients in the detoxification Unit, IDAT Program and other D&A Teams. They prepare reports and give evidence when patients are reviewed under the IDAT Program. They offer education and counselling to relatives and carers. They provide education to hospital staff about social work related issues. The social worker collaborates with a range of professional organisations, within the LHD and external to the LHD, to ensure patient centred care. The Social Worker collaborates with a range of professional organisations, within the LHD and external to the LHD, to ensure patient centred care.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• A Bachelor or post graduate 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 Work.
• Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
• 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 competencies in providing social work services in an acute hospital and community settings and in complex discharge planning activities.

For role related queries or questions contact Qian Wu on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW 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.

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Applications Close: 22 October 2026