CCLHD - Social Worker - Level 1/2 - Inpatient (Gosford Hospital)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1522.06 - $2171.4 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ675627
Applications Close: Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm

Are you a compassionate and motivated Social Worker looking to build your career in a supportive hospital environment? Join the dedicated Social Work team at Gosford Hospital and play a vital role in helping patients and their families navigate some of life's most challenging moments.

About the Opportunity

As a Level 1/2 Inpatient Social Worker, you will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally responsive care. You will support patients and carers through the emotional impact of illness, assist with complex discharge planning, and help connect people with the services they need to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

This is a diverse and rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same. You will provide evidence-based social work services across a broad inpatient caseload. In this role you will:

• Deliver compassionate, trauma-informed social work services to patients and their families across inpatient settings.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, provide crisis intervention, counselling and care planning to support positive patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services to coordinate safe, effective discharge and ongoing care.
• Contribute to service improvement, professional development and evidence-based practice within a supportive Social Work team.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience delivering psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and care coordination, ideally in a clinical setting.
• A strong understanding of the psychosocial impacts of acute illness, chronic conditions and trauma, with a commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with community partners.
• A current Working With Children Check, National Criminal Record Check and unrestricted 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.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home 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?
Allison White
Phone: 0414 192 236
Email: Allison.White@health.nsw.gov.au 

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