Job Description:Role title: Social Worker (Level 1-2)Role type: Permanent, part time (32 hours per week)Shift details: Shifts between 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to FridayDepartment and location: Community Mental Health Services, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, SydneySalary: $79.419.00 to $113,301.00 pro-rata + Salary Packaging + SuperWelcome to St Vincent’s Hospital SydneyJoin a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.About the roleProvide high-quality mental health support within a multidisciplinary team to individuals with complex needs, including mental illness, substance use and homelessness, while working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community support networks using a recovery-focused approachLead, coordinate and oversee client care, ensuring services are responsive to individual consumer needsConduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop,



document and review appropriate treatment plansPromote effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team and provide mental health consultation to other disciplines where appropriateMaintain accurate clinical records and collect relevant data to support high-quality clinical practice and continuity of careAbout youCurrent unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social WorkersExtensive experience in community mental health, working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare teamDemonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care, supporting consumers, families and carers of people experiencing mental illnessStrong clinical communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in acute care, triage and community mental health settingsExcellent organisational, written and digital skills, including the ability to maintain accurate documentation and confidently use electronic medical record systemsWhat we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement:



Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsComing from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment prospect for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 15th September 2026.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at

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📌 Social Worker (Inner West Council)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Inner West Council