Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,240.23 - $2,312.82
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ669865
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference for patients and their 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 to join our dedicated Inpatient Social Work team.
About the Opportunity
As a Social Worker Level 3 - Inpatient Senior Clinician, you will provide advanced, person-centred psychosocial care to patients and their families across our inpatient services. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through illness, trauma, and complex life circumstances while helping to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
This position also provides clinical leadership, supervision, and mentoring to social work staff and students, while contributing to service development and continuous improvement across the district.
In this role you will:
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Deliver comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy, case planning, and referrals to support patients and their families.
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Provide expert clinical advice and leadership while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
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Support and mentor social work staff and students through clinical supervision, education, and professional development.
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Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
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 with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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Significant clinical social work experience with demonstrated expertise in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and complex case management within a health setting.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Demonstrated leadership experience, including the supervision and mentoring of staff and students within a multidisciplinary environment.
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A commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed care, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality services that support better outcomes for patients and their families.
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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