Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, until 27th December 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ666508
Applications Close: Thursday, 25th June 2026 at 11:59pm
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can make a meaningful difference during critical 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 to join our Inpatient Social Work, After Hours Emergency Department team.
About the Opportunity
As a Social Worker Level 3 - Senior Clinician (After Hours ED), you will provide specialist psychosocial support to patients and their families/carers experiencing acute illness, trauma, crisis, and complex social circumstances. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality social work services that promote safe, person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
This position plays a key role in supporting patients through some of their most challenging life experiences while contributing to service development, education, and leadership across the Social Work service. In this role you will:
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Deliver comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy, case planning, and referral services for patients and their families/carers.
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Provide specialist support and intervention for vulnerable and at-risk patients, including matters relating to child protection, domestic and family violence, elder abuse, victims of crime, and risk of self-harm.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external service providers to facilitate coordinated care and seamless transitions between services.
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Provide clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring, and support to Social Work staff and students while contributing to service improvement, education, and quality initiatives.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), as well as a current Australian Drivers Licence.
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Significant clinical social work experience, including expertise in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and working with complex and traumatic presentations.
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Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, negotiation, and advocacy skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring, supervision, and contributing positively within multidisciplinary teams.
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A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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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.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
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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:
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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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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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