Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number : REQ

Occupation : Social Worker

Work type : Part-Time

Location : Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information : $79419 - $92801

Closing date : 01 September 2026 at 11:59pm

$40.05 - $57.14 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part-Time 14 hours per week | Illawarra Community Mental Health Service | REQ | Grade: Social Worker Level 1/2 | Applications close: 1 September 2026

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To provide high quality evidence based clinical services to Mental Health consumers including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for adults referred to the service with amental illness or disorder. These interventions will be based on an appropriate model of practice as specified by the individual’s professional background, skills, and experience and will be informed by evidence-based treatment guidelines. To work effectively with consumers, families and services to provide/co-ordinate high quality strengths based assessment, treatment and management.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short,



childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Essential qualifications and requirements

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Approved tertiary qualifications in Social Work and current membership of the AASW.
- Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

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📌 Primary Clinician/ Social Worker (Level 1/2) – Illawarra Community Mental Health Service (City of Wollongong)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 City of Wollongong