Blacktown Hospital Intensive Care Unit Senior Social Worker

• Generous leave entitlements as per NSW Health (State) awards.
• Dine and Save with Meal entertainment
• Family Fitness: Affordable gym access for NSW employees.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 03/01/2026)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Level 3 Social Work Senior Clinician has recognised high level clinical skills and is able to perform novel, complex and critical clinical services to patients, families and carers with a high level of professional knowledge.

The Level 3 Social Work Senior Clinician is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills on circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills, operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision and has a consultative role within their area of speciality.

They are involved with planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services and are involved in the implementation of WSLHD protocols, quality improvement initiatives, policies and procedures.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated high level clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.
2. Demonstrated experience in using advanced practice skills to provide high quality comprehensive assessments and care planning for cases in child protection, domestic violence, NDIS, guardianship matters, sudden loss and deterioration.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the challenges in accessing health services/navigating the health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Refugees and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client groups.
4. Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education with experience in staff and/or student supervision.
5. Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.
8. Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID: REQ531666
Applications Close: 5th December 2024

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Lisa Coaster Garton on 0447831431 or at Lisa.CoasterGarton@health.nsw.gov.au