Social Worker (Lvl 3) - Fairfield Hospital - Perm PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District – Prairiewood NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time working 24 hours per weekLocation: Fairfield HospitalPosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: $***** -$***** per hour
About The OpportunityJoin Fairfield Hospital and play a vital role in improving health outcomes for consumers and their carers.
In this position, you'll deliver advanced psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, and support within a consumer-centred framework.
Your expertise will ensure care is evidence-based, ethical, and aligned with NSW Health standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless, holistic care that truly makes an impact in the lives of individuals and families.
This is more than a clinical role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of social work.
You'll participate in professional development, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives while mentoring staff and supporting students.
As a role model, you'll champion cultural respect, uphold organisational values, and contribute to research and innovation.
If you're ready to combine your passion for social work with leadership and continuous growth, we want you on our team.
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What you'll be doingThis position is responsible for providing specialist Social Work service to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
Where You'll Be Working:Fairfield Hospital, located in one of NSW's largest LGAs, is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
This diversity offers hospital employees a rich array of experiences and varied learning and development opportunities across medical, clinical, administrative, and support roles.
The hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community, fostering a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties.
The supportive and encouraging team at Fairfield Hospital, led by senior members dedicated to enriching the staff experience, ensures a positive work atmosphere.
Conveniently located near public transport, schools, and a major shopping centre, the hospital also features an onsite cafeteria.
The upcoming $550 million redevelopment will further enhance Fairfield Hospital, delivering modern, purpose-built health facilities to meet the community's needs for generations to come.
This redevelopment will create local employment opportunities and establish a new health neighbourhood, making it an exciting time to join the team at Fairfield Hospital.
How to ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following questions as thoroughly as possible.
View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Provide examples of your post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing.
Detail your experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.
Provide examples of experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty.
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Additional Information
Salary PackagingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
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Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.
Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it.
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