Social Worker (Level 1/2)

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Social Worker
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REQ574597 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to October 2025
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,407.22 - $2,007.58 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Balmain Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ574597

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!

About the Role

Balmain Hospital is a community-based healthcare facility that has been caring for local people since 1885. It is dedicated to Aged Care, Rehabilitation and General Practice. Balmain Hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare to meet individual needs.


To provide a high quality Social Work service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service.  

Ideal Candidate

  • Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Social Work clinical practice.
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

    Benefits and Perks!

    • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave  & Annual Leave loading 
    • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus  
    • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
    • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
    • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
    • The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym 

      

    This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

       

    Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health 

    This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015)

     

    SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

                  

    Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

         

    Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards

       

    For more information about SLHD please visit Working With Us

       

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    For enquiries, please contact Matthew Nutt on 0455 095 548 or via email at matthew.nutt@health.nsw.gov.au

       

    Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!

      
    Applications Close: 1 June 2025

       

    For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

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