Social Worker Level 1 and Level 2

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Discounted private health insurance

12 days off

Learning & development

Fitness Passport

EAP

Gym discount

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) seeks a Social Worker (Level 1–2) at Prince of Wales Hospital to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality social work care for patients, families and carers within the Neurosciences Team.

The role requires multidisciplinary collaboration, complex discharge planning, and providing psychosocial support across stroke, spinal injury and rehabilitation services, with ongoing professional development available.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning.
• A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
• Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work care to patients, families and carers consistent with SESLHD policies, procedures and standards.
• This position sits within the Neurosciences Team and provides social work services to patients, families, and carers across the Stroke and Spinal inpatient clinical services and the General Rehabilitation Outpatient clinical services, at Prince of Wales Hospital.
• Deliver a high quality social work service within clinical areas and contribute to service delivery across other clinical areas in the Neurosciences Team.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support patients with complex neurological health needs across the continuum of care, to enable a safe discharge.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Counselling

Communication skills

Health information systems

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (or equivalent)

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 and Level 2

Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ694905

Social Worker (Level 1-2) - Prince of Wales Hospital

Application Close: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work care to patients, families and carers consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

This position sits within the Neurosciences Team and provides a social work services to patients, families, and carers across the Stroke and Spinal inpatient clinical services and the General Rehabilitation Outpatient clinical services, at Prince of Wales Hospital.

The successful applicant will deliver a high quality social work service, within their clinical areas as well as contributing to service delivery across other clinical areas in the Neurosciences Team. The role involves working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support patients with complex neurological health needs across the continuum of care, to enable a safe discharge consistent with NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable social worker with strong communication, organisational, and time management skills. Experience in rehabilitation, stroke, neurosciences, spinal injury or complex discharge planning is desirable but not essential. Orientation, supervision, and ongoing professional development opportunities are available.

An eligibility list will be generated from this advertisement for any future opportunities.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you’ll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning.
• A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
• Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends).

For role related queries or questions contact Ronald Davis on [e-mail] or please contact the Acting Neurosciences Team Leader on 9382 2222 for

Jason Mathias – Monday to Wednesday

Chiara Simmonson – Thursday to Friday

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website