Social Worker (Level 1/2) - Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; 28 hour per week
The 28-hr Position will be split into a clinic role and Inpatient Ward Role
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ705591
About the Role
You will be based at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, which has provided outstanding healthcare for more than 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the veteran community, the hospital now delivers a broad range of specialist and general health services to the communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will be required to work Mondays in the OACCP Clinic, providing assistance and support to patients and their carers, while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The clinic plays a vital role in facilitating patient care for individuals with knee and hip osteoarthritis, with a strong focus on optimising non-surgical management and care.
The remaining 20 hours of the position will work across the inpatient wards at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, with a team of Social Workers, supported by a Team Leader.
An opportunity for clinical rotations amongst the wards, and will be a part of the On Call Service at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, and work alongside highly skilled and collaborative colleagues within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
The 28-hour position has a fixed roster requirement on Mondays to support the OACCP Clinic. The remaining 20 hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate, with further details discussed at interview. Prospective applicants are encouraged to get in touch to discuss any questions or clarify roster requirements prior to submitting an application.
For more information, view the Position Description
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.
- Has full availability to work fixed roster requirement on Mondays to support the OACCP Clinic.
Benefits and Perks
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles 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 (PD2026_004).
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Applications Close: 23 November 2026
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