Requisition ID: REQ654997
Employment Type: Temporary Fulltime, 38 hours per week until Feb 2027
Remuneration: Social Worker Level 3: $2,240.23 - $2,312.82 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre
Applications close: 27/04/2026
Contact: Belinda Boylson - CoPILOT Team Leader on 0417287891|
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
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. 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 Code of Conduct. It will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
Are You the Right Fit?
If you possess the following, we'd love to hear from you!
* Demonstrated relevant clinical experience and leadership within aged care and community‐based settings.
* Proven ability to provide advanced‐level psychosocial assessment, counselling, information, and advocacy using a consumer‐centred framework in line with departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Strong capacity to exercise high‐level independent professional judgement, ensuring clinical care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal, and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence‐based best practice.
* Extensive experience in leading complex case coordination and communication with patients, families, and stakeholders, including effective liaison with internal and external care and service providers to optimise outcomes.
* Skilled in delivering counselling and therapeutic interventions to address client distress related to psychological, behavioural, relational, or social factors, including declining health conditions, with experience contributing to service development and multidisciplinary team (MDT) planning activities.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* 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.
If you'd like more details, we're here to help.
* Position Information
o Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
o Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
o We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
o We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
* Aboriginal Workforce
o For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
o 12% superannuation
o Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
o Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
o One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
o Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
o Paid maternity and parental leave
o Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
o Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
o Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
o Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
o Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
o May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
o All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
o South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.