Senior Social Worker

*Employment Type*
: Permanent Part Time

*Position Classification*
: Social Worker Level 3

*Remuneration*
: $116,892 - $120,680 p.a (pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation

*Hours Per Week*
: 32

*Requisition ID*
: REQ629921

Position Title: Senior Social Worker (level 3) - The Forensic Hospital - PPT (32hpw)
Just the place
to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

For this role, we are looking for a health care professional with:

• Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• A minimum of 3 years clinical experience with clinical experience at level 2 or higher.

The Role
The Senior Social Worker works closely with the Social Care Team Leader to provide senior clinical leadership within social work. The Senior Social Worker contributes to service provision through optimisation of patient/client care delivery by leading quality initiatives and supporting, mentoring and developing Social Worker and other staff within the Forensic Hospital and wider Forensic Mental Health system.

The Senior Social Worker is expected relieve the Social Care Team Leader during periods of leave.

Our Location, Team, and Service
The Forensic Hospital
is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

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Salary & Benefits
Your salary of $116,892 - $120,680 per annum (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation, as aligned with the
NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award
(click to view)
, is just the beginning.

You will have access to benefits such as:

• Additional allowances of up to $1.69 per hour.
• Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.
• Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and annual leave loading.
• Free on-site parking and easy access to public transport
• Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.

Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following questions:

• Describe a situation where you worked through a complex issue within a multidisciplinary team.
• Tell us about a time when your leadership approach helped deliver a project or initiative.

This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Stephanie Morrison on

Applications Close: 1st February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST