Social Worker Level 1/2

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2026

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1

Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah

Applications Close: Tuesday, 16 August 2025

Requisition ID: REQ601556

Join a team where compassion meets excellence at Sutherland Hospital, a vibrant part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. We are committed to improving the care provided to our patients and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment that values diversity and wellbeing.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is "exceptional care, healthier lives". SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work care to patients, families and carers consistent with SESLHD policies, procedures and standards.

For role related queries contact Emma Middlemiss at

• 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 for meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning.
• A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
• Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends).

• 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. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
• 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. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant and additional information available on the Stepping Up Website.

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