About the Role
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District – Caringbah NSW.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026.
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2.
Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum plus superannuation.
Hours Per Week: 38.
Requisition ID: REQ .
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah.
Applications Close: 4 January 2026.
Come Work With Us An exciting opportunity to join SE SLHD The vision for SE SLHD is 'exceptional care, healthier lives' and we are committed to providing compassionate care when people need it.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work care to patients, families and carers consistent with SE SLHD policies, procedures and standards.
Selection Criteria
* 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 driver's licence (or 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).
Information for Applicants
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified. We are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
* 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.
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (email) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
Contact
For role‑related queries or questions contact Emma Middlemiss on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and you may require adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.
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