Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Temporary Part Time - Contract End Dates 07 June 2026 and 05 July 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Central Coast Community
Requisition ID: REQ570687

Applications Close: Thursday 29 May at 11:59 pm 2025

Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Patients and Carers Across the Central Coast

Exciting opportunities are available for a qualified and compassionate Social Workers to join the Community Allied Health Team at Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). These roles are ideal for a dedicated professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary, community-based environment and is passionate about delivering person-centred care across a wide range of settings.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within Community Allied Health, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team delivering holistic, client-focused care to people in their homes, clinics, aged care facilities, and other community-based settings. You will also support several specialist programs across the district, including the Specialist Palliative Care Service, Chronic Disease Programs, and the Enhanced Community Care programs.

This position plays a vital role in providing psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, and care coordination to patients and their families dealing with the emotional, social, and practical impacts of illness. You will work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to ensure the effective planning and delivery of high-quality social work services.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for patients and carers.

Deliver case planning, referral, and advocacy services to connect clients with appropriate community supports.

Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated care delivery.

Participate in service development, quality improvement, and service evaluation activities.

Supervise and mentor social work students and contribute to staff education initiatives.

Provide social work services across various settings, including home visits, residential aged care facilities, and clinics.

For more information, please visit Position Description

About You

Qualification of a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number) with demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to the position and a commitment to maintaining a professional skill and knowledge base.

You have a unrestricted Drivers Licence.

You have a well-developed understanding of the psycho-social impact of acute and chronic health conditions and in the range of related social work interventions required in community social work clinical practice.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

There are multiple positions available so please contact the nominated contact for this recruitment to discuss the specific roles in more detail

One of these position is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks’ notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health/

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact:

Georgina Rosee

Phone: 0416 199 384

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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