Fixed-term, Full-time Social Worker Position
">
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join our team in the Alcohol and Drug Service at St Vincent's Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will deliver expert social work support to patients, families, and carers throughout their care journey.
">
You will lead comprehensive psychosocial assessments, manage risk, and develop personalized treatment plans that address complex alcohol and drug challenges alongside broader health and social needs.
">
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate safe, effective discharge planning, ensuring seamless referrals to community supports and facilitating access to appropriate short- and long-term accommodation or placement options that best support patient recovery.
* Provide individual and family counselling, helping patients navigate emotional complexities of medical conditions, lifestyle adjustments, and experiences of grief and loss, fostering resilience and hope.
* Manage complex applications and referrals to key agencies such as NCAT Guardianship Division, NDIS, Housing NSW, Department of Home Affairs, My Aged Care, LTCS, and CTP claims—ensuring patients and families receive holistic care and vital resources.
About You:
">
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with solid clinical experience in tertiary health settings. You should be confident navigating challenging areas like alcohol and drug interventions, harm minimization, and co-morbid health issues.
">
You must handle sensitive situations involving domestic violence and child protection with empathy, skill, and a trauma-informed approach.
">
Required Qualifications:
">
Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
">
Additional Information:
">
This is a fixed-term position playing a pivotal role within our Alcohol and Drug Service. You will be working closely with multidisciplinary teams, leading clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the professional development of social work staff and students.
">
The ideal candidate will thrive working alongside vulnerable clients and families facing complex health and psychosocial challenges. Your holistic, compassionate approach helps empower individuals in community and hospital settings to achieve better outcomes.
">
Salary and Benefits:
">
Competitive salary range of $121,658 - $124,507 + super + salary packaging.
">
A discount on private health insurance with Medibank.
">
Access to government salary sacrifice program making a proportion of your salary tax-free.
">
Financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.
">
Please note that this role is based at St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst.
">
Pre-employment checks and equal opportunity employer apply.
">
To have your application considered, please upload a current CV/Resume and separate cover letter/document addressing the 'About You' section above.
">
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
">
View Reconciliation Action Plan and Code of Conduct.
">
For further information, visit (remove)
"],