Social Worker Level 1/2

13 hours ago

North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Western Sydney Local Health District Full time $73,427 - $104,753 per year
  • Make real impact in mental health recovery
  • Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team
  • Grow skills through education & development

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2

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

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta

Where you'll be working

Cumberland Hospital, part of Western Sydney LHD, is NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility. Join a team leading the way in innovative, respectful and collaborative mental health care.

  • Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney
  • Serving local and broader communities with primary to tertiary care
  • Committed to professional growth through CORE Values
  • Part of a major new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead
  • Driven by innovation, respect, empowerment, and quality care

What you'll be doing

Join our inpatient mental health team to deliver person-centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care, supporting people with complex psychosocial needs.

  • Provide specialist social work services
  • Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments
  • Lead complex discharge planning and advocacy
  • Deliver psychoeducation to patients and families
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary and community teams

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Qualification: Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership in AASW

Selection Criteria:

  • Degree in social work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
  • Demonstrated experience or understanding of working with consumers with an acute mental illness or disorder
  • Understanding of mental health act 2007 and related registration
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skill including report writing skill, interpersonal skill provide timely and relevant advice, negotiate and problem solve.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to a consumer focused recovery-oriented approach and Trauma Informed Care
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as a collaborative member of multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated evidence or commitment to quality improvement activities and evidence based practices
  • Current drivers licence valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ600557

Applications Close: 24th September 2025

Need more information ?

  • Find out more about applying for this position.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Victor Syquia on

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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