Senior Social Worker Level 4 - ESMHS
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ637074 Requisition #
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- Jan 27, 2026 Post Date
Selection Criteria:
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership of AASW.
- Extensive post graduate experience in Social Work with high-level competency in working as a social worker with consumers and families with psychotic disorders with associated cognitive and behavioural problems.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making, communication and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
- Proven ability to provide clinical leadership and high-level clinical advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a complex nature.
- Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement and research activities with other staff, while demonstrating commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
- High level computer literacy and the capacity to use health information systems.
- Current NSW Drivers licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position
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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 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.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- 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
- 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
