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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time till 10th Jan 2027Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5Remuneration: $2504.05 to $2564.94 per weekHours Per Week: 38Location: Across CCLHDRequisition ID: REQ611819Applications Close: Sunday, 9th November 2025 at 11:59PMAbout the OpportunityAre you a clinical leader passionate about improving the lives of adults experiencing mental health conditions and homelessness? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are seeking an experienced Social Worker to lead the innovative Homes for Recovery Project, working within a project team that brings together corporate, project management, translational research and clinical expertise.Role OverviewAs the Clinical Coordinator for the Homes for Recovery Project, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and implementing a specialist integrated mental health service for adults experiencing homelessness. This is a district-wide position, with opportunities to work at Gosford or Wyong Hospitals and travel to multiple sites across the Central Coast.You will provide both direct clinical care to adult mental health consumers with complex needs and strategic leadership to enhance service delivery across multiple sectors. This role is central to building collaborative partnerships with housing services, NDIS providers, Aboriginal health services, alcohol and other drug services, and community-managed organisations.ResponsibilitiesLead the establishment and ongoing development of the Homes for Recovery Project, ensuring high-quality, personcentered care for adults experiencing mental illness and homelessness.Contribute to the delivery of services within the broader Mental Health Allied Health Team which includes Inpatient Mental Health Allied Health, Brief Intervention Mental Health Service (BIMHS), Intellectual Disability Mental Health, and the Mental Health Housing Inreach Service (MHHIRS).Provide advanced clinical leadership, advice, and supervision to multidisciplinary teams, students, and support staff.Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and capacitybuilding initiatives to enhance the skills of health professionals across the district.Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to promote integrated, culturally safe, and evidencebased service delivery.Lead quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and service evaluation to continuously improve outcomes for consumers.This is a Monday to Friday day shift position (8:30am to 5pm).About YouWe are looking for someone who has:A qualified Social Worker with a Bachelors degree and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Experienced in mental health service provision, particularly with adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability.Skilled in negotiation, advocacy, and collaborative problemsolving across diverse stakeholders.Experienced in providing clinical supervision, professional education, and leadership within complex service environments.Committed to continuous professional development, evidencebased practice, and culturally safe care.Willing and able to travel across district sites with a current NSW Driver Licence.Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.BenefitsWork-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.Financial Benefits: Boost your takehome pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.Need More Information?Simone HornalPhone: 0417 121 100Email: [email protected] RequirementsAll NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.Additional InformationAn Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual fulltime and parttime positions.Stay ConnectedFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with career opportunities and the latest updates.Equal OpportunityCentral Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. Youre also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for oneonone support. #J-18808-Ljbffr