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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 10 April 2026

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4

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

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ600334

Application Close: Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Social Worker Level 4 - Acute Services Team Leader - Prince of Wales Hospital

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

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.

The Level 4 Social Work Team Leader

• has a recognised clinical specialty and works in an area that requires high levels of clinical expertise and knowledge. They are able to provide clinical services to patients, their families and carers with circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills.
• is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. They are involved with planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services in a particular specialty and are involved in the implementation of SESLHD protocols, initiatives, policies and procedures.
• is responsible for the clinical supervision and support of Levels 1, 2 and 3 Social Workers and Social Work students.
• has a consultative role within their clincial specialty. They may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical in-service education programs to staff and students.
• may assist in operational/supervisory responsibilities under the direction of the Head of Social Work, and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects, particularly in their absence.
• a recognised clinical specialty and works in an area that requires high levels of clinical expertise and knowledge.
• can provide high level clinical services to patients, their families, and carers with circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills.
• can demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.
• will be involved with planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting on clinical services within their specialty and are involved in the implementation of SESLHD protocols, initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• is responsible for the clinical supervision and support of Social Workers and Social Work students.
• may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical in-service education programs to staff and students.
• will assist in operational/supervisory responsibilities under the direction of the Head of Social Work and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects, particularly in their absence.
  
  

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital is a 440 bed tertiary referral facility with specialties unique to this campus such as spinal cord injuries and interventional neuroradiology. A new Acute Service Building opened in early 2023 with state of the art modern facilities aimed at providing an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes. It includes an expanded Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units, a Community Management Centre, and replacement of multiple existing inpatient wards with contemporary facilities. There will also be new research, education and training spaces, including additional spaces funded by UNSW Sydney, to enable clinical innovation and research, biomedical engineering, and clinical translational research laboratories collocated directly alongside clinical staff providing acute healthcare services.

The hospital is accessible via a light rail service which stops right outside the main entrance, along with a range of bus services. Offering impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you'll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Benefits of Working with us

• 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.
• Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
  
  

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Extensive post graduate relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in management and team leadership, including experience in staff and student supervision.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.
• Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of quality improvement and service evaluation processes.
• 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)
  
  

Need more information?

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

For role related queries or questions contact Ronald Davis on

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 characteristic 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-POWH- 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

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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