Pay Competitive
Employment type Full-Time
Job Description
Req#: 295260
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116.038.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ583044
Application Close Date: 29/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 02/07/2025 – 09/07/2025
Contact Details: Belinda Boylson – 0417 287 891 | Belinda.Boylson@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
COPILOT is a dynamic and exciting service that provides rapid access to multi-disciplinary geriatric assessment (medical, nursing, and allied health) for older people living in the community setting. Referral enables care to be implemented in the patient's home environment, avoiding unnecessary transfer to hospital, and leading to improved patient outcomes.
The senior social worker provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within social work services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality person-centered care. The position will be responsible for providing care to keep consumers well in the community by providing care to facilitate early, safe discharges from hospital and reducing unnecessary admissions to hospital.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing specialist Social Work service to keep consumers and their carers well in the community, reducing hospital admissions and facilitating safe, early discharges from hospital. The position will ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. It will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application .
* A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Extensive post graduate experience working as a Social Worker with community outpatient and/or people with chronic diseases, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing.
* Advanced clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience and skills in psychosocial assessments and interventions to minimise psychosocial risk for patients, carers and families, including identifying and responding to Older Persons abuse and facilitation of applications to NSW NCAT.
* Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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