Deliver high-quality social work services to patients, clients, and their families or carers, driving optimal health outcomes in line with ISLHD policies, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
$38.51 - $54.94 per hour+ 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 19 hours per week | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ649780 | Grade: Social Worker Level 1/2 | Applications close: 5 April 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
In this hospital-based role, you will deliver high-quality, client-centred social work services, including psychosocial assessment, counselling, advocacy, and care coordination for patients and their families or carers. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support individuals experiencing complex health, loss, and grief issues, ensuring care is evidence-based and aligned with professional, ethical, and legislative standards. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a seamless continuum of care, contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. The role also involves participation in supervision, professional development, student education, and, where required, on-call services, while consistently demonstrating cultural respect and a commitment to improving patient outcomes across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children's Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre.
The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in mid-2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development. allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop. There has never been a better time to join the progressive and expanding team in the Shoalhaven providing the highest standard of care to the Shoalhaven community.
To find out more about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.
There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Shayne Fletcher at
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.