Overview
Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until September 2026
Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1
Remuneration : $73,427 - $85,800 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week : 38 hours
Location : The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close : Tuesday, 16 August 2025
Join a team where compassion meets excellence at Sutherland Hospital, a vibrant part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). The SESLHD is committed to improving care in line with its vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of the community.
Role purpose: Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work care to patients, families and carers consistent with SESLHD policies, procedures and standards.
How to inquire : For role related queries contact Emma Middlemiss at
The Benefits
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment and novated leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
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 driver's licence (or willingness to travel) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven-day roster (including weekends).
Information for applicants
* 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. We are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
* 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.
* SESLHD encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. An Aboriginal Employment Consultant is available for support ( ).
Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognises everyone is unique and may require adjustments to apply. If you need adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, please email
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