Pathways to Community Living Initiative Stage 2 Senior Social Worker
An exciting leadership opportunity for a Level 4 Senior Social Worker to join the the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) Stage 2 Team in Northern Sydney.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker (Level 4)
Remuneration: $2,331.57 - $2,388.09 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ584133
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
PCLI Stage 2, Macquarie Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District
What you'll be doing
A primary goal of this position is to work collaboratively with staff, consumers, carers and other agencies (both within NSLHD and government and non-government organisations) to promote effective participation in mental health treatment, support and recovery. This role will carry a supporting clinical caseload, alongside leading and championing practice improvement through participation in strategic and operational planning, quality improvement, service development, education and training, evaluation, research and other activities.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics. Recent, extensive and varied post graduate clinical experience as a level 2 Social Worker or above.
- Extensive experience in tailoring verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for internal and external service providers. Demonstrated proficient computer literacy and ability to confidently use health information systems.
- Demonstrated experience in, leading, initiating, mentoring, completing and presenting quality improvement activities, research and service evaluation process. Extensive experience in clinical teaching and supervision for students and allied health staff.
- Extended skills and specialised knowledge in the provision of current clinical social work practice. Ability to take responsibility for the delivery of evidence-based practice for consumers, carers and families.
- Proven ability to work autonomously. With confidence, has the ability to prioritise work, manage conflicting demand, monitor individual performance, problem solve and utilise independent professional judgement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Chelsea Miller on Chelsea.Miller@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 30 June 2025
