Social Worker Level 1/2, Illawarra Community Mental

15 hours ago


Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 1/2
**Remuneration**: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ521230
**Applications Close**:7 October 2024

**What you'll be doing**

To provide high quality evidence based clinical services to Mental Health consumers including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for adults referred to the service with a mental illness or disorder. These interventions will be based on an appropriate model of practice as specified by the individual’s professional background, skills, and experience and will be informed by evidence based treatment guidelines. To work effectively with consumers, families and services to provide/co-ordinate high quality strengths based assessment, treatment and management.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

**Talent Pool**

Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.

A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.

This role is a **Category A **role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.

For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance number from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment.

**Selection Criteria**
- Approved tertiary qualifications in Social Work and current membership of the AASW.
- Demonstrated experience in Mental Health Assessment, risk assessments, planning skills, intervention and treatment evaluation; that are relevant to the provision of recovery focused Mental Health Services.
- A commitment to a consumer focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
- Demonstrated high level of communication skills, both written and oral.
- Computer skills that would support the position and NSW Health requirements.
- Demonstrated skills in time management.
- Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description



  • Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

    Are you interested in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing substance dependency or misuse? Join our team at Drug and Alcohol and become part of our multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping our community thrive by delivering best practice care._ $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging **|** Temporary Full Time...


  • Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

    Provide a full range of admin and clerical support services to ensure delivery of efficient and effective patient/client focused services._ $64,046.06 - $66,170.25 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent Full Time **|** Administrative Officer Level 2 **|** Illawarra Community Mental Health Service **|** REQ539206 **|** Applications close:...


  • Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time $80,000 - $104,000 per year

    Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.$ $52.83 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 24 hours per week until 2 August 2026 |...


  • Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

    Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District._ - _ $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent Full Time** |**Illawarra Community Mental Health Service, Wollongong **|**REQ613433 **| Grade**: Occupational Therapist Level 1/ 2, Social Worker Level 1/ 2 **|** **Applications close**: 27...


  • Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time $112,000 - $129,314 per year

    With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.$112, $129,314.15 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 31 May 2026 | Illawarra Community Mental Health Service | REQ605651 | Grade: Clinical Nurse...


  • Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time $90,000 - $105,000 per year

    Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about supporting families and improving health outcomes for children and women in the perinatal period? We're looking for a dedicated professional to provide specialist Social Work services within a dynamic multidisciplinary team based at Berkeley Family Care Centre, serving the Illawarra region.$ $58.52 per...


  • Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time $73,427 - $104,753 per year

    Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.$73,427 - $104,753 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Illawarra Community Mental Health Service, Wollongong | REQ613433 | Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 1/ 2, Social Worker Level 1/ 2 | Applications close: 27 October 2025Join us in...


  • Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time **Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse or Psychologist **Remuneration**: $70,049.73 - $109,397.00 per annum **Hours Per Week**: 38 **Requisition ID**: REQ519564 **Applications Close**:29 September 2024 **This is a position identified for Aboriginal or...

  • Social Worker Level 3

    15 hours ago


    Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

    _Are you an experienced social worker ready to provide critical support in a fast-paced healthcare setting? Join our dedicated Social worker team today!_ $56.69 - $58.52 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Part-time opportunities available, Temporary until 17 August 2025** |**Dharawal Country, Wollongong Hospital **|**REQ535628 **| Grade**:...


  • Wollongong, Australia Southern Cross Community Healthcare Full time

    **Job Type** - Contractor **What you need** - Current driver’s license and your own car (mandatory) - A NDIS workers screening check or be willing to obtain one - Passionate about caring and committed to client wellbeing **Locations** - Shifts will be done in the homes of our clients accross the northern Illawarra suburbs such as Corrimal, Fairy Meadow,...