Position Title: Social Worker - Complex Cases
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours per week: 38 Hours Per Week
Position Grade: Social Worker Level 1-2
Salary: $73,427.07 - $104752.76
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department and Location: Social Work, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the Role:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to marginalised patients, ensuring their needs are met through psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Navigate complex case management by addressing social determinants of health and collaborating with patients, families, and carers.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with diverse professionals to ensure comprehensive care across multiple specialties.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-paced clinical environment, demonstrating flexibility to meet evolving patient needs and clinical challenges.
• Contribute to service improvement by supporting research, quality enhancement, and educational initiatives within the social work department.
• Take initiative for professional growth while promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and compassionate care within the team.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia
2. Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with evidence of clinical experience in a hospital or health related field as a practising Social Worker.
3. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and/or social work experience in mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic violence, child protection, victims of crimes, trauma, homelessness, sudden death and the coronial process.
4. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and/or experience in crisis intervention, short term solution focused intervention, grief and loss, trauma informed approaches, as well as complex assessment and discharge planning in an acute health setting.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in critical care settings as a member of diverse multidisciplinary teams in a high demand environment with competing demands.
6. Ability to contribute to research/projects/quality and education activities within social work services.
7. Well-developed time management, liaison, negotiation, computer, written and verbal communication skills.
8. Ability to participate in a seven-day service and an on call Social Work service.

Why Work at St Vincent's?

• Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to compassionate, excellent care.
• Access generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff.
• Opportunities for career development across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network.
• Participate in a range of educational programs and post-graduate opportunities.
• Enjoy a great work/life balance and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

About St Vincent's Hospital:

• A busy inner-city hospital located in a beautiful location with easy access to cafes, galleries, and theatres.
• Centres of excellence in heart & lung transplantation, cancer care, mental health, and more.
• Close partnerships with universities and research institutes.
• A diverse workplace with a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia:
Please note, that sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role

Pre-employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to Apply:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as noted above.

Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

For further information please contact [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 26 March 2025