Social Worker

The Sydney Clinic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time opportunity for work life –

Job summary

The Sydney Clinic, located in Bronte in Sydney's eastern suburbs, is seeking a Part-Time Fixed Term Social Worker for maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will join a values‑led team delivering high-quality mental health care, with flexible hours totaling 15.2 per week to support work-life balance.

We are a boutique private psychiatric facility offering inpatient and outpatient services. You will work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work.
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation, time management and self-management skills.
• Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Working independently with the patients and as a multidisciplinary team member of mental health professionals; and to liaise closely with the treating psychiatrist.
• Offer a broad range of psychotherapeutic groups and activities (e.g., Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Men's Group, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Psycho education).

Skills

Autonomy

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Leadership

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Come and join our expert team of innovative mental health professionals at The Sydney Clinic, located in Bronte in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

• Inclusive, values-led workforce
• Part-time opportunity for work life balance

About the role:

We are looking for a Part-Time Fixed Term Social Worker (Maternity Leave Cover - with a tentative starting date of the 1st of March 2027) with a passion for excellence in customer service delivery to join our team, to work 15.2 hours a week, the days and times can be flexible according to the needs of the successful candidate and the service.

About us:

Our clinic is close to the beautiful Bronte Beach and offers an ideal healing ground where the atmosphere is friendly, easy going and professional.

The Sydney Clinic is a boutique private psychiatric facility, and we specialise in the provision of high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health services. We are renowned for exemplary recovery focused, holistic, and person forward care in mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, psychosis and personality vulnerabilities in addition to dependency disorders.

Joining our team means you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of a strong, innovative team who always strive for better, and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

As a Social Worker your responsibilities will include:

Working independently with the patients and as a multidisciplinary team member of mental health professionals; and to liaise closely with the treating psychiatrist. You will offer a broad range of psychotherapeutic groups and activities, some including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Men's Group, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Psycho education, etc.

Selection Criteria:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Ability to work autonomously
• Well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and self-management skills
• Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence-based practice

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF- NSW Allied Health -Enterprise Agreement a salary based on your years of experience.

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.