Level 1/2 Social Worker
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- Social Worker
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- REQ650467 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1
Remuneration: $76,364 - $89,232 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ650467
Application Close: 12 April 2026
REQ650467 - Level 1/2 Social Worker
The Role
Join Our Compassionate and Skilled Social Work Team at St George Hospital. We are seeking a level 1 / 2 Social Worker to join our dedicated team in a permanent full-time role within the inpatient General Medicine and Aged Care team at St George Hospital.
The level 1 / 2 Social Worker will work alongside a level 3 senior and be part of the Aged Care Team and will be the social work clinical lead in the General Medicine Unit. The patients that require admission to the General Medicine unit often have complex needs and need extensive case management and social work intervention. The issues faced by patients include issues of Aging, Dementia with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), Disability requiring National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support, drug and alcohol, mental health, and end of life. If you are looking for a work area which offers clinical challenges and variety of work and can bring established expertise in these clinical areas this position may be for you.
Key responsibilities include:
- Previous experience working in Aged Care and General Medicine and/or knowledge of the issues of aging and complexities of healthcare.
- Experience providing psychosocial assessment intervention for persons with complex care needs and families.
- Supporting complex case management, discharge planning and grief and bereavement care.
- Understanding of NCAT and NDIS processes and applications. • Collaborating closely with medical, nursing and allied health. We are looking for a Social Worker who brings sound clinical skills and emotional intelligence, who is passionate about advocating for vulnerable patients and supporting families through challenging health transitions. Social Work staff at St George hospital have access to wellbeing activities and regular supervision and professional development opportunities to sustain professional growth and development.
Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning.
- A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
- Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
- Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Anabelle Perry via email at Anabelle.Perry@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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.
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-STG@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 Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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