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2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour, plus superannuationHours Per Week: 32Requisition ID: REQ583858Applicaitons Close: Sunday, 29 June 2025CAU Level 3 permanent part time 4 days a week with two rosters available (Wednesday Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday)The RoleThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is exceptional care, healthier lives. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.The position sits within the social work acute services team and will provide a social work service to patients and their carers in the community assessment unit, the emergency department and intensive care unit. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and time management skills and relevant experience and knowledge in aged care and trauma informed crisis support is highly desirable. As an acute services social worker you will complete psychosocial assessments, provide counselling around adjustment to illness, crisis and bereavement support, crisis intervention, referral to community services and discharge planning.Where You''ll Be WorkingPrince of Wales Hospital is a 440 bed tertiary referral facility with specialties unique to this campus such as spinal cord injuries and interventional neuroradiology. A new Acute Service Building opened in early 2023 with state of the art modern facilities aimed at providing an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes. It includes an expanded Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units, a Community Management Centre, and replacement of multiple existing inpatient wards with contemporary facilities. There will also be new research, education and training spaces, including additional spaces funded by UNSW Sydney, to enable clinical innovation and research, biomedical engineering, and clinical translational research laboratories collocated directly alongside clinical staff providing acute healthcare services.The hospital is accessible via a light rail service which stops right outside the main entrance, along with a range of bus services. Offering impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, youll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.BenefitsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front doorFor more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our pageQualificationsQualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership of the AASWExtensive post graduate clinical experience in relevant specialty area (including providing crisis interventions) with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learningExcellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levelsAbility to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staffAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical natureAbility to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staffDemonstrated ability to plan and prioritise your own and team work requirements effectively within agreed time framesCurrent drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends)Need more information?Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected StandardsFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Ronald Davis on Ronald.Davis@health.nsw.gov.auOur CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information For ApplicantsAn eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up WebsiteSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Social Worker roles.St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSocial Worker (Level 1/2) - Concord Drug Health ServicesSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSocial Worker (Level 1/2) - Early Intervention in Psychosis, Community Mental Health ServicesTherapeutic Carer- Residential Youth WorkerLeppington, New South Wales, Australia 6 months agoDisability Support Worker/DSW (Contract)Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2 years agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoKogarah, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSocial Worker (Level 1/2) - Concord Drug Health ServicesConcord, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoCounsellor (Counsellor, Social Worker, Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Registered Psychologist) - Drug Health ServicesSocial Worker Level 1/2 - Prince of Wales HospitalConcord, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoNorth Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSocial Worker Level 3 - HIV Outreach TeamSurry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSustaining NSW Families Social Worker (Level 3)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoMount Colah, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoMaroubra, New South Wales, Australia 2 hours agoRockdale, New South Wales, Australia 23 hours agoCentralised Intake Clinician (Social Worker/Counsellor/Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Registered Nurse) - Drug Health ServicesConnections Transition Coordinator - PFT - Sydney MetroSydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia 23 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 8 months agoSocial Worker (Lvl 1/2) - Drug Health Youth Service - Perm FTLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBeverly Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoCampbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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