Social Worker

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is hiring a Clinical Social Worker to join the Child and Youth Inpatient Unit at Hornsby Hospital. This permanent part-time role (14 hours per week) focuses on high-quality social work services for children, young people and families, delivered within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a social work degree, eligibility for AASW, and a commitment to evidence-based practice in a NSW Health setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level Social Work service to consumers' carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes.
• People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work

Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Job description

Join our Child and Youth Inpatient Unit as a Clinical Psychologist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families. Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to support recovery, resilience and wellbeing.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour Hours Per Week: 14 Requisition ID: REQ704303

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.

Location:

Brolga child and youth inpatient unit - site in Hornsby Hospital.

What you'll be doing:

Provide high level Social Work service to consumers' 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.

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

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.

Additional Information:

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.

Contact:

For role related queries or questions contact Jiajia Xiang on [e-mail]

Application Details:

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 13 November 2026. Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 November 2026.