Social Work Team Leader Senior Clinician

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Ryde; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District seeks a Social Work Team Leader and Senior Clinician Level 3 to provide high level social work services to consumers, carers and families at Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde Hospital. The role combines frontline practice with leadership, supervision of staff and involvement in clinical teaching.

This temporary full-time appointment supports NSW Health’s aim to deliver patient-centred care within a major redevelopment program, with after-hours crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for AASW.
• Evidence of extensive clinical experience, including Level 2 Social Work.
• Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with health professionals and external providers.
• Experience initiating, leading, and completing quality improvement activities or service evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level Social Work service to consumers, carers and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Act as team leader to supervise Graythwaite Rehabilitation Service staff.
• Participation in an after-hours crisis roster may be required.

Skills

Clinical experience

Written & verbal communication

Supervision/teaching

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary liaison

Education

Bachelor or higher in Social Work

Eligibility for AASW

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Social Work Team Leader and Senior Clinician Level 3

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 4 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration:$2329.85 - $2405.34 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ703548

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

Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde Hospital

Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.

Construction commenced in early 2023 and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.

What you’ll be doing

Provide high level Social Work service to consumer’s carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with the districts and professional policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation and Code of Conduct. Act as the team leader to provide daily support and supervision of staff within Graythwaite Rehabilitation Service. Participation in an after-hours crisis roster may be required.

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 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sara Connell 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 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.

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Applications Close: 6 November 2026