Social Worker Level 1

2 weeks ago

Illawarra, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level - 2

Remuneration:
$ $49.28 per hour, plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID:
REQ416118

Application Closing Date:
Sunday, 6 August 2023

The
Illawarra Transitional Aged Care Program is seeking a motivated Social Worker to join our team. The role is based in the
Illawarra region, at times it may be required to support our TACP Shoalhaven. The program supports older clients to return home after hospital, to build capability, re-condition, increase independence. Social workers are an integral part of the MDT providing psychosocial assessment and therapy, counselling, case management and advocacy.

What we can offer you
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences.

At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.

Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible

We offer:

  • ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)
  • Study and development leave
  • Access to inhouse training, learning and educational opportunities
  • Discounted parking
  • Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family


All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

Please note:

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.


Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation.

The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases before employment can commence.


  • Demonstrated ability to work in a health related field and ability to provide a range of social work interventions eg psychosocial assessment, case management, group work, advocacy and education.
  • Demonstrated skills in care management of older people with complex needs including an understanding of the Aged Care Act and Transitional Aged Care Programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, prioritise and manage own caseload using organisational and time management skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated competence in the use of electronic information systems.
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence, with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities.
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