Employment Type: Part- time Permanent
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1
Remuneration: $31.51 - $45 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20 hour
Location: Long Jetty Health Care Facility
Requisition ID: REQ638785
Applications Close: Sunday, 22nd March 2026 @11:59PM
Do you thrive in a compassionate team environment where your expertise can make a lasting difference? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker / Counsellor to join our Specialist Palliative Care Service and provide expert bereavement and psychosocial support across the Central Coast community.
About the Opportunity
This position is part of a community-based multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Service delivering care to clients and families across the Central Coast.
As a Social Worker / Counsellor – Palliative Care / Bereavement, you will provide skilled bereavement counselling to individuals experiencing complicated grief within an approved Model of Care Framework. Support is delivered through a mix of face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations.
You will also provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments assisting with emotional adjustment, case planning, advocacy, liaison, and referral to appropriate community services.
In this role you will:
* Deliver evidence-informed bereavement counselling using contemporary grief models and therapeutic approaches.
* Undertake case planning, advocacy, and referral to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
* Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team across community, home, and residential aged care settings.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research activities, and student supervision.
* Maintain accurate documentation and data collection in line with mandatory reporting and service requirements.
This role is primarily based in Long Jetty and involves working across community settings throughout the Central Coast.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
* A Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Demonstrated experience supporting people experiencing complex grief using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
* Strong understanding of the psychosocial impact of life-limiting illness and relevant community-based social work interventions.
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across individual, family, and group settings.
* Ability to manage complex and emotionally intensive caseloads while maintaining professionalism and composure.
* Commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
* Ability to work both autonomously and effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
* Current Australian driver’s licence.
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?
Brooke Leadbitter
Phone: 0414 192 210
Email:
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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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-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at or call 02 4320 3519 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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