Welfare Officer - ESMHS

We are looking for an engaging, caring and compassionate Welfare Officer to advocate for and assist Mental Health patients and their families navigate their way through their treatment journey and join our motivated team in Kiloh. 

 

For more information we encourage you to contact Deirdre Carberry on deirdre.carberry@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 20 October 2025 and 24 October 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District 

 

Where you'll be working
Kiloh Inpatient Unit, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service. Located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick. 

Selection Criteria: 

1. Certificate, diploma or bachelor degree relevant to the field eg: Social Welfare, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, or relevant employment experience
2. Demonstrated core competency skills in social welfare work, dealing with agencies and advocating on behalf of consumers
3. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
4. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
5. Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology relevant to the work unit and comply with information and communications security and acceptable use policies
6. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
7. Current drivers licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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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 characteristics 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. 

Information for applicants:

• 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 within the position description.

• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. 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