Social Worker Level 1/2, Inpatient Unit - Sutherland MHS
Social Worker Level 1/2, Inpatient Unit - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to July 2027)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $92,801.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ680241
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close date: 9 August 2026.
The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.
Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Are you a Social Worker with experience in Mental Health and want to positively impact on the lives of Mental Health consumers on their journey to recovery? Join our compassionate team providing innovative care.
To work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team setting and provide a high quality service to clients and families in the Inpatient Mental health Unit. Complete bio- psychosocial assessments and interventions with relation to;family issues, accommodation issues, income and other issues, violence issues, child protection, domestic violence, prevention of sexual assault/abuse and elder abuse. Provide appropriate interventions in collaboration with the treating team. Working collaboratively with the Professional Head of Social Work in the provision of a high quality social work service.
If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.
Where you'll be working
Inpatient Unit, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah
Additional Benefits
- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Selection Criteria:
- Hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Understanding of both the Mental Health and Guardianship Acts and their applicability to this role.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective and a broad range of Social Worker interventions within an acute setting.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of recovery focused care and principles within an acute mental health setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in computer literacy.
- Current Drivers Licence.
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 9 August 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Callum Ritchie on callum.ritchie@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 17 August 2026 and 21 August 2026
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our values and commitment to diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
