Social Worker Level 3 - Illawarra Transitional Aged Care Service

Provide support to elderly clients in the community to enhance their safety, promote independence and optimise health outcomes within a multidisciplinary team!

$58.95 - $60.86 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 32 hours per week | Port Kembla Hospital | REQ634521 | Grade: Social Worker Level 3 | Applications close: 29 January 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

ITACS provides a time-limited, goal-oriented service for older people who would benefit from additional low intensity therapy in their own homes, following discharge from hospital, as well as assisting with the decision-making process around long term care planning.

As the Senior Social Worker you will provide clinical leadership within social work service provision including optimisation of client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. The social worker will maintain a case load including case management responsibilities for a number of clients from admission to discharge. The role includes comprehensive psycho-social assessments, care planning, risk assessment, education, advocacy, counselling, liaison with community agencies and relevant parties including medical teams. Support often extends to client’s families and/or carers. Working in the community setting requires a level of autonomy in problem-solving without direct clinical supervision when completing in-home assessments and interventions.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, adopting a collaborative approach to delivering low-intensity, home-based therapy programs. These programs support frail and often socially complex older adults who are ready to be discharged home but require additional assistance and support to do so safely.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role

-          Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

-          Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Tracey Hinke on Tracey.Hinke@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.