Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week) up to June 2026 with the possibility of ongoing employment
Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration : $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location : Professor Marie Bashir Centre
Requisition ID : REQ
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. This position is based at Professor Marie Bashir Centre.
Naamuru is the State’s first public, purpose-built parent and baby unit. Located on the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital campus, Naamuru provides holistic, multidisciplinary care. Naamuru provides hospital-based services for parents who are experiencing significant mental health problems in the perinatal period, before, during and after birth, who are the primary caregivers for their baby.
Provide senior clinical leadership within Social Work service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff including provision of supervision and direction to Level 1/2 staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of social work, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counseling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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Applications Close: 11 December 2025
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