Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until 8th November 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,463.51 - $2,087.88 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ670376
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you a compassionate Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference for patients and families during some of life’s most challenging moments? Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Social Worker for a temporary full-time role until 8th November 2026 at Gosford Hospital, where you will play a vital part in delivering trusted care and improving psychosocial wellbeing for our community.
About the Opportunity
As a Social Worker Level 1/2, you will be an integral member of the Social Work Department, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centred care. Your role is vital in supporting patients, families, and carers as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical impacts of illness, injury, and hospitalisation.
This position plays a key role in supporting safe and timely discharge planning, strengthening psychosocial wellbeing, and improving overall patient outcomes. In this role you will:
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment and deliver evidence-based Social Work interventions, including crisis response, brief counselling, advocacy, case planning, and coordination of care.
- Support patients and families through emotional responses to acute and chronic illness, trauma, grief, loss, and adjustment to hospitalisation.
- Facilitate safe and effective transfer of care by linking patients and families with appropriate community-based services and supports.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to clinical decision-making, risk management, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to reporting, quality improvement initiatives, and service development activities.
- Participate in professional supervision, ongoing education, and the CCLHD Social Work professional network to maintain best-practice standards.
- Participate in the Social Work On-Call roster, providing after-hours crisis response support to the Gosford Hospital Emergency Department as required.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- A recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Strong knowledge of AASW Practice Standards and a commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice.
- Experience in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, case management, and service coordination within a clinical setting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- A commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within NSW Health values.
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
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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