• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
• Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
• Remuneration: $117,544 - $120,393 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
• Location: Balmain Hospital
• Requisition ID: REQ526959

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

Balmain Hospital is a community-based healthcare facility that has been caring for local people since 1885. It is dedicated to Aged Care, Rehabilitation and General Practice. Balmain Hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare to meet individual needs.

Lead and manage the Social Work Department at Balmain Hospital including the supervision of staff, management of professional standards and development of safety and quality. The Head of Department also works with the Professional Discipline Director of Social Work and other heads of Departments/Deputy Heads of Department to enhance Social Work services, standards and quality across the allied health stream in Sydney LHD.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work according to the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) award that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the leadership, supervision and management of Social Work professionals including demonstrated ability to identify and lead change across the service to improve service delivery models and meet identified KPIs.
• Demonstrated high level organisational, prioritisation and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For enquiries, please contact Scott Crehan on 0425 250 326.