Deputy Head of Social Work (Social Worker Level 6)
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2026; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 6
Remuneration: $2,688.61 - $2,755.19 per week + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ574355
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
You will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The purpose of the position is to lead and manage clinical services teams in Social Work with a leadership role for the Social Work Department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, including the supervision of staff, management of professional standards and development of safety and quality. The Deputy Head of Department also works with the Professional Discipline Director of Social Work, other Heads of Departments/Deputy Heads of Department to enhance Social Work services, standards and quality across the allied health stream in Sydney Local Health District.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor/Post Graduate degree in Social Work from an accredited University Social Work program including eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, as well as relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership and/or management or willingness to undertake.
- Advanced clinical skills and clinical experience in the provision of Social Work services across a broad range of clinical areas.
- Ability and experience in the leadership, supervision and management of Social Workers. This includes demonstrated ability to identify and lead change across the service to improve service delivery models and meet identified KPIs.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders and patients/clients through the application of well-developed written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and 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 Benefits.
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 Scott Crehan on 0425 250 326 or via email at Scott.Crehan@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 31 May 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
