Employment Type:
Part time Temporary till 3rd May 2026
Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration:
$56.68 to $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week:
16
Location:
Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID:
REQ610246
Applications Close:
Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 11:59pm
Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and be at the forefront of delivering exceptional clinical care as a vital part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in a recognized clinical specialty will empower you to deliver top-tier, evidence-based care to patients, clients, and their families/carers.
About The Role
The SUPPS team provides specialist antenatal and postnatal complex care to women with substance use issues. Women are identified in the antenatal period and intervention continues until the child reaches 2 years of age. The social worker is to provide a professional social work service to the women/family/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes.
Primarily the position is to provide assessment, counselling, therapeutic interventions and referral to assist women/family/carers to develop healthy and secure relationships within families and to enhance whole family functioning
As a senior clinician, the social worker is required to demonstrate clinical specialty, provide supervision to junior social work staff and provide clinical leadership
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
* Possess a bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Social Work, along with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), reflecting a comprehensive understanding of both generalist and specialist knowledge within the field.
* Maintain an unencumbered driver's license, facilitating travel across the district and to external sites as necessary to fulfill professional duties.
* Demonstrate adept independent professional judgment in providing evidence-informed clinical services to clients, their families/carers, and fellow health professionals, particularly in navigating complex cases while adhering to current AASW Practice Standards.
* Proactively identify strategies, evaluate, and report on continuous improvement initiatives aimed at refining and optimising the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical service delivery.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
* Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
* Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Jennifer Lane
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up
initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
CCLHD-
or call for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
* Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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