Head of Department Social Work (Social Worker Level 6)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Social Work Level 6
Remuneration: $145,900 - $149,512 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ668755
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
The Mental Health Service is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in partnership with consumers, families, and service providers by providing safe and appropriate care, ensuring equitable access to services, and supporting and developing our workforce.
The Head of Department, Social Work, leads and manages the Mental Health Social Work clinical services at the Concord Centre for Mental Health (CCMH) and the Professor Marie Bashir Centre (PMBC); with a leadership role for Social Work within the broader Mental Health Service. This includes the supervision of staff, management of professional standards and development of safety and quality within the department.
The Social Work Department consists of Social Workers and Welfare Officers and may also include Allied Health Assistants.
The Head of Department works with the Professional Discipline Director of Social Work and other Heads of Departments to enhance Social Work services, standards and quality across Sydney LHD.
* Must hold a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, as well as relevant postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership and/or management or willingness to undertake same.
* Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and clinical experience in the provision of Social Work services across a broad range of clinical areas in Mental Health.
* Demonstrated ability and experience in the leadership, supervision and management of Social Workers.
This includes demonstrated ability to identify and lead change across the Social Work service to improve service delivery models and meet identified KPIs.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004 ).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Enquiries
Professional lead:
Sarah Whitney, Director Allied Health, SLHD
Lainie Anderson, A/Director Operations and Corporate Governance, Mental Health Service
* This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
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