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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per weekLocation: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 – Level 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ583961
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 – 16/07/2025
Contact Details:: Aleksandra Branezac – (02) 8738 5063| Aleksandra.branezac@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About The Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is experiencing significant growth in demand for renal dialysis services, and we are expanding our team to meet this need. As part of the approved SWSLHD Renal Capacity Plan, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Level 1/2 Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary renal team on a full-time basis. This role will be instrumental in supporting patients and families as we increase dialysis chair capacity across the district.
The successful candidate will provide psychosocial support, advocacy, and care coordination to individuals undergoing dialysis, helping them navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of chronic kidney disease. You will work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic, patient-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing service area, while developing your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team committed to improving lives through compassionate care.
What You'll Be Doing
To provide Social Work services to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Demonstrated experience in a health related field and ability to provide a range of Social Work interventions.
* Demonstrated experience prioritising work and managing stressful situations.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and computer skills.
* Evidence of commitment to clinical supervision and professional learning.
* Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to quality processes, and the application of evidenced based practice within social work.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ???? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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