Social Worker level 3 – St George MHS

Senior Social Worker Level 3, Older Persons Mental Health Unit - St George Mental Health Service Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ657725Location: Kogarah, SydneyApplication Close Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026Come Work With Us!The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience in Mental Health and enjoy working with the elderly? This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Level 3 social worker alongside a great team of nurses and allied health professionals and a supportive and innovative team to provide quality care to members of the community aged 65 years or older with mental illness.For more information we encourage you to contact Melissa Wilkinson on melissa.wilkinson@health.nsw.gov.auInterviews are expected to be held between 18 May 2026 and 22 May 2026Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health DistrictIf you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.Where you'll be workingOlder Persons Mental Health Unit (OPMHU), St George Mental Health Service, located on the St George Hospital campus, KogarahAdditional Information And BenefitsAn eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positionsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Selection CriteriaTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility to membership of the AASWExtensive post graduate clinical experience in Mental Health Social WorkExcellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levelsAbility to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staffAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical natureAbility to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staffDemonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learningDemonstrated commitment to consumer participation and recovery focusNeed more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this positionOur CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more informationInformation For ApplicantsAn eligibility list may be created for future vacanciesEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offerWe do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website