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Social Worker Level 4, Early Psychosis Program (EPP) - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4

Remuneration: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ596567

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 24 August 2025

Come Work With Us

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker and want to work with an innovative Youth Mental Health Team? Come and join our dynamic multidisciplinary mental health team providing care and support for young people. The Early Psychosis Programme is a multi-disciplinary community mental health team providing specialist early intervention treatment to young people (14-25 years) who are at risk of, or are experiencing, psychosis. The Senior Social Worker/Family Worker is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing high levels of clinical expertise and specialised knowledge in order to provide high quality Social Work care to families, carers and young people of the Early Psychosis Programme consistent with NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

The team values innovation, and quality improvement and research are valued. This is an opportunity to work in a positive, optimistic culture and make a difference to the lives of young people experiencing psychosis.

For more information we encourage you to contact Amy Borrelli on amy.borrelli@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 1 September 2025 and 5 September 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

The Early Psychosis Programme, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Team, is based in Bondi Junction in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. This is a dynamic, industry leading service providing evidence-based Early Intervention in Psychosis.

Additional Information And Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  
  

Selection Criteria

• Hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Mental Health Social Work, including working with young people, carers and family, and across diversity of gender, culture and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
• Demonstrated understanding of Early Intervention philosophy, principles and practice
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels
• Proven ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a complex nature
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff
• Current NSW Drivers licence
  
  

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position
  
  

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• 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.
• 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. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

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• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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