CCLHD - Social Worker Level 4 - Inpatient Deputy Site Manager - Gosford

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $2,521.82 - $2,582.95 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ694948
Location: Gosford Hospital
Application Close: Sunday 11th October 2026 at 11:59pm


Lead, mentor and make a lasting impact on patient care

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role?

Lead, support and inspire a dynamic Emergency Department Gosford Social Work team while contributing to site-wide leadership across one of NSW's busiest hospital.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Emergency Department leadership team as a Social Work Level 4 Emergency Department Team Leader / Deputy Site Manager at Gosford Hospital.

About the Opportunity

• Provide advanced social work assessment, crisis intervention, counselling and complex case management within inpatient settings.
• Lead and support a cohort of inpatient social workers, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement.
• Deliver expert consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams, management and external agencies on complex psychosocial matters.
• Drive service development, quality improvement, evaluation, reporting and research initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide professional supervision, mentoring and education to social work staff and students.
• Contribute to operational leadership, workforce planning and the ongoing development of inpatient social work services across CCLHD.

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

About You

• Degree qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Extensive clinical experience within hospital or acute healthcare settings, including the management of complex psychosocial presentations.
• Advanced knowledge of psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Strong leadership, supervision and team development skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously in complex situations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, service improvement, education and professional excellence.

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? 
Kelly Bowditch
Phone: 02 4320 2171
Email: Kelly.Bowditch@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.  

• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.  

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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