CCLHD - Social Worker Level 3 - Community

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📁: Social Worker

💼: Central Coast Local Health District

📅   : REQ644898 Requisition #

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2240.23 to $2312.82 Per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ644898
Applications Close: Sunday, 8th January 2026 @ 11:56PM

Do you thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment where your expertise truly makes a difference? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to delivering Trusted Care and Better Health for Everyone and we are looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker (Level 3) to join our Community Allied Health team.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Social Worker is part of a community-based multidisciplinary allied health team delivering services to clients and families across the Central Coast. You will work within a dedicated interdisciplinary team environment and collaborate closely with specialist services including Transitional Aged Care Programs, Specialist Palliative Care Services, Chronic Disease Programs and Integrated Care Coordination teams.

This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership, workforce coordination, and service development responsibilities. Social Work services are delivered across community settings including home visits, clinics, and group programs. Regular travel across the Central Coast region is required.

As community Allied Health services continue to expand across the Central Coast, there may be opportunities for weekend service delivery in the future (not currently available).

In this role you will:

Provide Expert Clinical Care

Deliver evidence-informed assessment, counselling, case management, therapeutic intervention, liaison, advocacy, and referral for clients experiencing acute and chronic health conditions.
Support patients and carers to manage the emotional and psychosocial impact of illness.
Undertake comprehensive case planning to ensure timely access to appropriate community supp

Lead and Develop Others

Provide professional supervision, mentoring, and coaching to Level 1/2 Social Workers and students.
Participate in performance appraisal and professional development planning processes.
Support workforce coordination and allocation of Social Work services across community sites to ensure effective and timely service delivery.
Model best practice and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Contribute to Multidisciplinary Excellence

Actively collaborate within the community Social Work team, the broader multidisciplinary team, and the CCLHD Social Work department.
Work effectively with Allied Health Assistants and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred, coordinated care.
Demonstrate commitment to the Caring for the Coast vision and uphold NSW Health CORE values and CCLHD Values and Behaviours in all aspects of practice.

Drive Service Innovation

Contribute to service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in research activities and allied health projects across CCLHD.
Engage in staff and student teaching and professional education activities to strengthen workforce capability.

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

About You

You are a confident and experienced social work professional who brings:

A recognised Social Work degree with AASW eligibility (including overseas assessment where relevant).
Extensive clinical experience across community health settings,including complex case management.
Demonstrated leadership capability including supervision, mentoring, and performance development.
Advanced skills in psychosocial assessment, therapeutic intervention, and group facilitation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic environments.
A current NSW Driver’s Licence and eligibility to work in Australia.

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?
Georgina Rosee
Phone: 0416 199 384
Email : georgina.rosee@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.