Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $2.424.82 - $2,483.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ662264
Applications Close: Sunday, 28th June 2026 at 11:59pm
Do you thrive in a leadership role where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in the community? 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 Work Team Leader to join our Community Allied Health team.
About the Opportunity
As the Social Work Team Leader, you will collaborate with the Community Allied Health (CAH) leadership team to provide clinical and professional leadership to Social Work staff and the broader multidisciplinary team, as well as playing a key operational and strategic role in the End of Life & Disability portfolio within CAH. You will play a key role in promoting high-quality, evidence-informed social work services that support patients, families, and carers across community settings.
This position combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities and plays a vital role in driving service excellence, workforce development, and patient outcomes. In this role you will:
- Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance to Social Work staff and multidisciplinary team members to support high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Lead service planning, quality improvement initiatives, workforce development, and the implementation of safety and quality processes within community social work services and the broader CAH team.
- Maintain an advanced clinical caseload, independently managing complex patient presentations and supporting evidence-informed practice.
- Support education, supervision, and professional development for Social Workers and students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Contribute to service operations, governance, and team performance through effective leadership, resource management, and collaboration across Community Allied Health.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Extensive clinical expertise in delivering social work services within community-based healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage, develop, and support a clinical team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives, implement best practice, and drive positive service outcomes.
- A current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability to travel across the District as required.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality care, fostering innovation, and supporting continuous improvement within 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
- 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?
Georgina Rosee
Phone: 0407 211 458
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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