Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - 9 November 2026 to 20 June 2027
Location:
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ684511
Applications Close: 21 August 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the Service
Join Our Team as a Social Worker - Supporting our Community through Compassionate Care.

Are you dedicated to helping patients and their families navigate complex social and emotional challenges?

At Southern our Social Workers play a crucial role in providing holistic support-addressing the social, emotional, and practical needs that impact patient health and recovery. You'll work closely with medical teams to connect patients with resources and empower them during vulnerable times.

Join us to help build stronger, healthier communities through social support and advocacy.

Support for

- Sustainable Healthcare:
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
- Moving to the area? Visit

What you'll be doing
The Social Work Network Deputy Head of Department works under the direction of the Network Head of Department, and is responsible for leading site based Social Workers in the delivery of quality Social Work services across the network.
The Deputy Head of Department supports operational, strategic and professional management of clinical staff under the leadership of the Head of Department. The Deputy Head of Department will carry a clinical caseload in line with network clinical requirements.

Selection Criteria * Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

- Demonstrated highly proficient written, verbal,



interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency and ability to lead a clinical team, including provision of supervision, support and training to staff.
- Ability to prioritise and organise the clinical workloads within a team that may span more than one regional site within the Network.
- Experience in developing and optimising a range of clinical services, including protocols and new services.
- Evidence of ongoing personal continuous professional development.
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to service development, quality improvement and leading the implementation of evidence based practice.
- Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position.



Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is 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 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.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal prospect employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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📌 Social Worker Level 3 - Deputy Head of Department - Coastal Network (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales