Senior Social Worker Level 3 – After Hours - Gosford & Wyong ED
Location: Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital
Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $105,093 – $108,612 pro rata + super + salary packaging
Applications Close: Apply today for your application to be assessed immediately

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), our vision is Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

We’re seeking experienced, confident, and compassionate Senior Social Workers to join our fast-paced Emergency Departments in pivotal after-hours roles. If you thrive on variety, love complexity, and embrace challenge, keep reading.

Current Vacancies:

Wyong Hospital ED – Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 4:00pm–11:00pm

Gosford Hospital ED – Friday, Saturday and every second Sunday | 4:00pm–10:00pm

These permanent part-time positions offer stability, impact, and the chance to lead after-hours service delivery in a supportive team environment.

About the Roles

· No two shifts are ever the same.

· In this highly autonomous position, you’ll provide psychosocial assessments, crisis support, and trauma-informed care during the hours when patients and families often need it most.

· You’ll be embedded within a multidisciplinary ED team, responding in real time to high-stakes situations including family violence, elder abuse, child protection, and acute mental health presentations.

· Whether you’re supporting a grieving family, managing a complex discharge, or guiding a patient through a moment of critical vulnerability, your impact will be immediate and lasting.

· These are not entry-level roles, they’re made for seasoned professionals who can lead with empathy, think on their feet, and bring clarity in the face of complexity.

About You

You’re a highly experienced clinician with:

A degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (international qualifications must have AASW assessment)

At least 2 years' post-qualification experience, with a strong background in acute care, emergency or trauma-informed settings

A track record of working independently in complex, emotionally charged environments, you are calm under pressure, clinically sound, and confident making critical decisions on your own

Skills in crisis intervention, brief therapy, family violence response, advocacy and case coordination

A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive and patient-centred care

Confidence in providing clinical guidance, mentorship and support to colleagues and students

A current NSW Driver’s Licence, WWCC, and National Police Check

Above all, you’re someone who thrives on the unpredictability, urgency and diversity of ED work — a natural problem-solver who enjoys stepping into complexity and making a difference.

What We Offer

Regular, structured after-hours shifts with real work/life balance

A well-established, senior-led team with strong clinical supervision

Opportunities for innovation, service development and leadership

Generous salary packaging, access to Fitness Passport and internal career mobility across NSW Health

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.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

This is a category A position: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

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: Allison White

Phone: 02 4302 3613

Email: [email protected]