Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $67,442 – $97,709 per week plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ425130
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to further your career?
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Drug Court (ADC) Program. The ADC is a specialised NSW court that provides evidence based medical, nursing and psycho-social support for people with drug dependency who are eligible for parole.
The purpose of the position is to provide a high quality Social Work service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal outcomes for the patients/clients of the service.
We are looking for someone who has…
- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- The ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
- Accrued Day Off (ADO).
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging.
- Novated Leasing.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Fitness Passport.
- Great education opportunities through Sydney Education.
For further details please view the Position Description.
For enquiries, please contact Martin O’Donnell, Director, Specialist Services – Drug Health Services, on 0425 330 877 or via email at [email protected]
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2022_030)
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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Applications Close: 31 August 2023