Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until February 2026
Location: Across Various Locations - Macarthur Mental Health Centre, Camden Hospital, Bowral Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1-2
Remuneration: $1,407.22- $2,007.58 per week

Requisition ID: REQ569298
Application Close Date: 04/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 07/05/2025 – 14/05/2025
Contact Details: Nishant Mittal – 0434 327 118 | [email protected]

About the Opportunity
Join Our Older Person’s Mental Health Service – Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of older adults? We’re seeking a skilled clinician to join our Older Person’s Mental Health Community Mental Health Service.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality psychosocial support to consumers and their carers. Your clinical expertise will help guide meaningful interventions that improve quality of life, promote independence, and foster dignity in aging.

In this role, you will:

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, and information with a strong focus on consumer and carer collaboration
• Deliver care within ethical, legal, and professional standards, using evidence-based, best-practice approaches
• Work closely with internal teams and external services to ensure a seamless, integrated care experience for every consumer

This is your opportunity to work in a supportive and purpose-driven environment where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your work has lasting impact. Join us in shaping a service that truly respects and responds to the unique mental health needs of older people.

Ready to make your next career move truly count? Apply today!

What You'll be Doing
To provide Social Work services to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.

Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.

These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
2. Demonstrated experience in a health related field and ability to provide a range of Social Work interventions.
3. Demonstrated experience prioritising work and managing stressful situations.
4. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and computer skills.
6. Evidence of commitment to clinical supervision and professional learning.
7. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to quality processes, and the application of evidenced based practice within social work.
8. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.