Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to June 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment
Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration : $ 1,407.22 - $ 2,007.58 per week + annual leave + Superannuation
Location : Croydon Health Centre
Requisition ID :REQ599347
Empowering Patients. Supporting Families. Navigating Care. Join our friendly Team today
About the Role
Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumer stay well in the community. The team provide specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Croydon Health Centre.
To provide a high quality Social Work service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service. You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference in people's lives every day.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
* Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Social Work clinical practice.
* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Benefits and Perks
* Accrued Day Off each month, 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 counselling 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.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit s
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) .
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 24 August 2025
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