**Remuneration**: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time until March 2026
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Lvl 4
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ553908
**Applications Close**: Thursday, 27th February 2025
**Where you'll be working**:
We're excited to offer a brand-new Social Work position at John Hunter Hospital (JHH), working alongside a newly established Occupational Therapy role and the NDIS Lead Manager. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with ward staff to support patients with complex needs, helping to streamline discharge planning and reduce hospital stays.
As part of the Social Work Department at JHH, you'll receive professional support while reporting to the NDIS Lead Manager (currently the Service Manager for Occupational Therapy) for your day-to-day activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
**About the role**:
No two days will be the same in this dynamic role! Your daily activities will be shaped by the evolving needs of inpatients, hospital priorities, and the development of effective escalation plans. You'll play a key role in connecting patients with essential support services, guiding staff through complex problem-solving, and ensuring smoother transitions of care.
Additionally, data capture and reporting will be crucial in shaping and solidifying this position, helping to demonstrate its impact and embed it as a vital part of the hospital's support network.
A professional development program will be developed through consultation with the successful applicant. There is a lot of support available through the Medical and Surgical Teams Team Leaders and broader social work dept through to the Social Work Service Manager and the Service Manager NDIS Lead, LHD NDIS Program Coordinator.
**About you**:
You will have a good understanding of NDIS processes and services and challenges, especially from a Hospital / Health perspective. You will be able to communicate effectively with a variety of clinicians and service providers and enjoy the challenge of establishing a new position and have good report writing and data collection skills.
**Requirements**:
- Social Work Bachelor Degree or qualifying Masters Degree providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Eligibility to drive in NSW.
**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the prospect for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
**Additional information**:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
**_Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing _**_the Child Safe Standards._**_ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._**
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**I**nformation for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
**_Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as _**_allocated_**_ days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid _**_maternity leave_**_, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**
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📌 Ndis Liaison Clinical Specialist - Social Worker Level 4
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales