Senior Social Worker
Multiple permanent positions are available as part of the expansion of mental health services following the recent transition of Northern Beaches Hospital to NSW Health. These newly established roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of contemporary, recovery-oriented social work services within a growing and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ706371
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Hospital Inpatient Mental Health Units.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Social Worker is based within the Mental Health Inpatient Units at Northern Beaches Hospital, providing advanced clinical social work services across the Adult Mental Health Unit, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), and Psychogeriatric Unit. Working within a recovery-oriented and person-centred model of care, the role delivers expert psychosocial assessment, intervention, care coordination, advocacy, and discharge planning for consumers with complex mental health needs.
Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, the Senior Social Worker provides clinical leadership and specialist social work expertise within the multidisciplinary team, supporting high-quality, evidence-informed care and continuity across inpatient and community settings. The position contributes to service development, quality improvement, clinical supervision, and the promotion of best practice social work in accordance with AASW standards, NSW Health policies, and relevant legislation.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Worker or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with consumers with a mental illness and an understanding of the implementation of the Mental Health Act.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Social Workers.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gary Wong on Gary.Wong@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 18 November 2026
