Senior Social Worker
- Leads complex cases with high-level clinical expertise
- Provides expert advice, supervision and consultation
- Drives service planning and quality improvement
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: 56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mt Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Mount Druitt Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, adapting to community needs and advancements in medical care.
- Convenient access to Westfield shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.
- Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to Mt Druitt train station.
- Committed to future growth and service expansion to enhance patient care.
- Proudly caring for the Mount Druitt community for over 50 years.
What you'll be doing
Join WSLHD as a Level 3 Social Work Senior Clinician, leading complex care with expertise and autonomy across clinical services and improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Delivering expert care in complex, critical situations
- Working independently with minimal supervision
- Providing specialist consultation across teams
- Leading planning and evaluation of services
- Driving quality and policy implementation
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated high level clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.
- Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education with experience in staff and/or student supervision.
- Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.
- Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ571705
Applications Close: 26th May 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Katrina Anwar on katrina.anwar@health.nsw.gov.au or at 0428360486
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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