Senior Social Worker

Work, travel and get rewarded, join the NSW Health Deployment Program Classification: Social Worker Level 3

• NSWHDP Requisition ID: REQ698432 Employment Type: Casual Remuneration: $61.31 to $63.30 per hour + casual loading + allowances Hours Per Week : up to 38 hrs Location: STATEWIDE Applications Close: This is a rolling requisition, and the job advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled. Completed applications will be reviewed once they are submitted. About the Opportunity Join Australia's largest health system through the NSW Health Deployment Program (NSWHDP) and gain diverse clinical experience across regional, rural, and remote health settings throughout NSW. We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to provide specialist social work service to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with NSW Health 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. Working on deployments ranging from 2 to 13 weeks to support short-term staffing needs. You will have the flexibility to work for short periods of time, with the opportunity to stay longer and work across a variety of health settings when on deployment. To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit the NSW Health website . For more information about working in our rural and regional areas, visit Imagine Rural .

Benefits

FREE travel, accommodation and additional financial support (as per the NSW Health Official Travel Policy ) Flexible, short-term placements Be matched to the right role that suits your skills Explore and support regional, rural and remote NSW Get support from our NSWHDP team throughout your deployment journey You may be eligible for some allowances such as the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives.

Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities from our dedicated NSWHDP Educator Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport for you and your family FREE annual influenza vaccination We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve.

We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (support is available Stepping Up website ), LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. How to apply If you would like more information, review the Position Description and join our Webinar .

To find out more about applying for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top. To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages), respond to the essential requirement and targeted questions in the questionnaire. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, only candidates with current Work Rights in Australia documentation (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, NZ Citizens with a current passport or valid work Visa) will be considered.

Essential Requirements: A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Current drivers’ licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas.

These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position. Targeted Questions: Provide examples of your post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing. Detail your experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.

Provide examples of experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty. Contact For role related queries or questions contact MoH-NSWHealth. Deployment. Program@health.nsw.gov.au Additional Information This is an NSW Health Category A position.

For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy. If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements.

The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.

Please upload this with your application. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website . We are dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.