Social Worker

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Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ594574

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2

Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Working for Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health

You will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated social worker to join the Social Work Department at RPAH. You will be part of a large, dedicated and highly skilled department working with culturally and socially diverse patients and their families. The position is also required to provide support to other areas within the hospital as required. Applicants are advised that at times the position involves working with vulnerable people and people experiencing trauma. Applicants are also advised that this position includes ongoing participation in the after-hours on call crisis service, including weekends. We appreciate that Social Work in public health can be both challenging and rewarding, and we have a suite of wellbeing initiatives occurring across the department to make sure we're caring for ourselves as well as our patients.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

• Holds a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Social Work clinical practice.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

For enquiries, please contact Jeanette Wong on 0417 191 632 or via email at Jeanette.Wong@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 14 September 2025

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