Senior Social Worker Level 3 – Cancer Services (Outpatients)
Location: Gosford Hospital – Cancer Day Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 0.5 FTE)
Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $105,093 – $108,612 pro rata + super + salary packaging
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At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), our vision is Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

This is a rare and deeply rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and experienced social worker to make a tangible difference in the lives of people living with cancer.

About the Role

· Based in the Cancer Day Unit at Gosford Hospital, this part-time role offers meaningful work with genuine work/life balance, perfect for someone seeking consistent, fulfilling hours over three weekdays, Wednesday-Friday.

· You’ll work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary outpatient team providing advanced psychosocial care, counselling, advocacy and support to patients with cancer and their families/carers.

· The role centres on building relationships, creating safe spaces for emotional exploration, and helping individuals navigate the life-changing impacts of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

· You’ll have the autonomy to lead your own clinical practice while being actively supported by a network of senior clinicians and the broader Cancer Services team.

· Your contribution will be key in providing continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings, while also shaping service development and mentoring future social workers.

About You

You are a senior clinician with:

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

A strong understanding of the psychosocial impacts of chronic illness, with ideally some experience in oncology, palliative care or related fields

Demonstrated ability to provide complex assessments, counselling, brief therapy, advocacy and case planning

A deeply empathetic nature, capable of supporting patients and families with compassion, emotional insight, and clinical skill

Confidence in working independently within a multidisciplinary team

Experience or interest in mentoring, clinical supervision, and contributing to service improvement

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

You’re someone who finds purpose in meaningful connection, who brings quiet strength to vulnerable moments, and who values being part of a patient’s journey in the most human way.

What We Offer

A part-time, consistent schedule across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

A collaborative, values-aligned multidisciplinary team

Opportunities to contribute to service design, evaluation and student supervision

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

A role where your presence truly matters to the people you serve

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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]