Senior Social Worker

How to apply

If you would like more information, review the Position Description and join our Webinar.

To find out more about applying for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top. 

To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and respond to the targeted questions in the questionnaire.  

Only candidates with current Work Rights in Australia documentation (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, NZ Citizens with a current passport or valid work Visa) will be considered. 

Targeted Questions:

1. A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

2. Provide examples of post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing.

3. Detail your experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.

4. Provide examples of experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty.

5. Current drivers’ licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.

6. Please specify how you found out about this vacancy.

Contact

For role related queries or questions contact MoH-NSWHealthDeploymentProgram@invalidemail.com

Additional Information

• The Central Resource Unit is also advertising a Social Worker Level 2 (ID: REQ608949) position. To apply, visit Social Worker Level 2

   

   

• This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy.

   

   

  If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy. 

   

   

  You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application. 

• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website.

   

   

  We are dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.