Senior Social Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to June 2026

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4

Remuneration: $2, $2,388.08 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ603911

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. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About the Role

Drug Health Services (DHS) aims to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities and to prevent drug misuse. Our Mission is to deliver evidence based and patient centred care in collaboration with other health and non-health partners to improve the health outcomes of individuals, their families and broader community. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at Canterbury, Marrickville and Redfern Health Centres. Selected programs offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.

In this role, you will provide senior clinical leadership and team management within the Social Work Department. You will also support the mentoring and development of staff and carries a clinical caseload.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Social Work services.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience and ability to identify opportunities and innovatively lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of service delivery incorporating continuous improvement, evidence based practice and research.

Benefits and Perks

• Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & 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.
• Monthly one-to-one clinical supervision.
• 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 Benefit.

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.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

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.

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Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now

Applications Close: 18 September 2025

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