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An exciting opportunity exists for a Welfare Worker Aged Care on a part time basis.Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 26 November 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)Position Classification:Welfare Officer (Non-Graduate) Grade 2Remuneration:$41.77 - $43.54 per hourHours Per Week:28Requisition ID:REQ649155Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone Theres a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams voices. Youll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities lives.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.Where you''ll be workingRoyal North Shore Community Health Aged CareWhat you''ll be doingThe Welfare Officer is responsible for the provision of a high standard service to assist clients and their families/carers facilitate moving into an Residential Aged Care facility for either respite or permanent care. The primary function of this position is to assist patients and families with the residential placement process from the hospital through to the community setting and any other patient/family support.The Welfare Officer will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; be able to clearly identify problems and concerns; have a wide knowledge of aged care residential processes; and advocate and negotiate with all stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for patients and families.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:Experience and understanding of the issues relation to older people and younger people with a disability, and the complex health problems requiring aged care placement.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Bronwyn Fisher at .This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 31 March 2026Tentative Interview Date: 10 April 2026