Senior Social Worker (Level 4) - Harm Reduction Programs - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Community Health Centres
Requisition ID: REQ565494
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
The Harm Reduction Program provides a number of services that aim to reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses. This includes the Needle and Syringe Program, which is an evidence based public health program that provides sterile injecting equipment, peer support and healthcare navigation to people who inject drugs. Additionally, the Primary Health Care service offers multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and referral for vulnerable people including those who inject drugs.
Contribute as part of the senior management team to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are maintained and services are delivered across the facility in an equitable and professional manner. Support the mentoring and development of staff and provide senior clinical leadership and team management within the Social Work Department.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidates
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in Drug and Alcohol in the provision of Social Work services.
- Availability to participate in the after hours roster or call outs to SLHD hospital sites when required.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Dee Holland on 0418 776 645 or via email at Dee.Holland@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 2 May 2025
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