Senior Social Worker level 3 – St George MHS

Senior Social Worker, Mental Health Unit - St George Mental HealthEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ658697Location: Kogarah, SydneyApplications close date: Sunday, 31 May 2026.Come 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 Social Worker with experience in Mental Health and want to positively impact on the lives of Mental Health consumers on their journey to recovery? We have a fantastic opportunity available to work part-time hours that suit your lifestyle and family commitments whilst making a difference to others.To work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team setting and provide a high quality service to clients and families in the Inpatient Mental health Unit. Complete bio- psychosocial assessments and interventions with relation to; family issues, accommodation issues, income and other issues, violence issues, child protection, domestic violence, prevention of sexual assault/abuse and elder abuse. Provide appropriate interventions in collaboration with the treating team. Working collaboratively with the Professional Head of Social Work in the provision of a high quality social work service. Support and supervise Social Worker level 1/2 colleagues.If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteriaWhere you'll be working You will be based at the Inpatient Mental Health Unit, St George Mental Health Service, located on St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health DistrictAdditional 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.Role RequirementsTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility to membership of the AASW.Understanding of both the Mental Health and Guardianship Acts and their applicability to this role.Demonstrated ability to provide effective and a broad range of Social Worker interventions within an acute setting.Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Understanding of recovery focused care and principles within an acute mental health setting.Significant experience in working with families in delivering short term interventions.Demonstrated skills in computer literacy.Current Driver's Licence.How To ApplyClick APPLY to submit your applicationApplication close: Sunday, 31 May 2026For more information we encourage you to contact Melissa Wilkinson on melissa.wilkinson@health.nsw.gov.auInterviews are expected to be held between 8 June 2026 and 12 June 2026Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this positionOur values and commitment to diversityOur 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 testingApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.We 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.