Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 25
Requisition ID: REQ661696
Applications Close: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Social Worker Level 1/2, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital
Benefits
* A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
* Orientation and supported transition into your new role
* Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
* Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
* Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
* Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
The Role
The Social Worker Level 1/2 at Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred social work services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, NSW Health, and SESLHD policies and procedures. The role involves conducting assessments, care planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, providing culturally sensitive communication and education to patients, families, and healthcare staff, and contributing to safe and effective service delivery across a seven-day and after-hours crisis service. The position also requires ongoing professional development, participation in clinical supervision, and maintaining current knowledge of relevant statutory and social work practice areas including guardianship, child protection, domestic violence, elder abuse, and victims of crime.
Where You'll be Working
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally.
Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals' state of the art facilities and professional staff provide a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public and community, including a 24 hour emergency services, general medicine including close observation unit, perioperative services, specialist hand and eye surgery.
The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney:
* Directly across the road from Martin Place and St James Station
* Walking distance to various Bus stops
* The light rail is a walking distance on George St and the metro station
* Walking distance Ferry Terminal at Circular Quay
* For Staff who drive to work, subsidised parking is available on site
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
* Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning.
* A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
* Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
* Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for Applicants:
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website