Overview
Rotational Social Worker Level 1-2, Wollongong Hospital
Temporary Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ599126 | Grade: Social Worker Level 1-2
Applications close: 11 September 2025. This is a temporary leave relief position until 16 October 2026 with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high quality social work service to patients, clients, consumers and their family/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
Position information
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
About ISLHD and Wollongong
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus provides inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney.
Benefits
- 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 (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance options
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
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-secure environment aligned with NSW Health’s Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process in NSW Health.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Simone Charlesworth at health.nsw.gov.au
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