Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,240.23 - $2,312.82 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ670559
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Do you want to make a meaningful difference to patients and families during some of life’s most challenging moments? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for an experienced Social Worker Level 3 - Senior Clinician to join our new Palliative Care unit based at Wyong Hospital.
About the Opportunity
This position is based in the Palliative Care Unit at Wyong Hospital and provides advanced clinical social worker services within the inpatient setting, supporting patients with life-limiting illness and their families during acute stages of care. You will play a key role in supporting complex decision making, advance care planning, and end of life care within the inpatient setting.
In this role you will:
- Undertake complex psychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provide counselling, grief and bereavement support to patients and their families.
- Support advanced care planning and facilitate ethical decision-making.
- Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to students and staff.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and policy implementation.
- Liaise with community services and external stakeholders to promote seamless continuity of care.
As part of our mutually supportive and dedicated team, you'll have opportunities for professional development, service development, and collaboration with senior managers and colleagues.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Significant clinical social work experience, with advanced knowledge of psychosocial care in complex health settings, ideally within palliative care or acute inpatient services.
- Demonstrated experience providing person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally responsive assessment and intervention for patients and families experiencing complex health challenges.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to supervise, mentor and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Deborah Guild
Phone: 02 4320 2922 or 0414 192 237
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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