CCLHD - Social Worker Level 3 - Inpatient Senior Clinician (Wyong Hospital)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $ 2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ603274
Applications Close: Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 11:59 pm

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care, better health for everyone.

Step into a meaningful role as a Senior Clinician Inpatient Social Worker at Wyong Hospital and help shape better health outcomes through compassionate psychosocial care.

In this dynamic position, you'll play a key role in supporting patients facing both chronic and acute health challenges. Your work will focus on delivering thorough psychosocial assessments, managing crises, and offering brief, impactful interventions tailored to the individual needs of patients and their families.

As a senior member of our inpatient social work team, you'll lead by example, providing clinical guidance, mentoring staff, contributing to service development initiatives, and driving continuous improvement through education and supervision.

At CCLHD, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values professional growth, innovation, and shared purpose. You'll also have opportunities to engage in service development and work closely with senior managers and interdisciplinary colleagues.

Located at Wyong Hospital, you'll join a skilled and compassionate multi-disciplinary team focused on trauma-informed, patient-centered care. The role primarily supports patients of all ages recovering from neurological events, providing guidance and advocacy for patients, families, and carers.

As a Social Worker, you'll offer tailored support through assessment, counselling, crisis response, and discharge planning - ensuring smooth care transitions and strong links to community services. You'll collaborate closely with clinical teams, senior leaders, and fellow social workers to deliver proactive and impactful psychosocial care.

This is more than a job, it's a chance to make a lasting difference. Join us and bring your expertise to a team that truly values your voice.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

You have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number). A demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to Inpatient Social Work.

• Proven experience delivering psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and brief therapeutic support within a person-centred and trauma-informed framework, preferably in a clinical or healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and skills to support clinical leadership within a team.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Matthew Buckley
Phone: 02 4344 8495
Email: matthew.buckley@health.nsw.gov.au

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CC LHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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