At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality social work services in a supportive mental health team.
- Company: Join Northern Sydney Local Health District at Royal North Shore Hospital.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of mental health consumers and their families.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
An excellent opportunity for a passionate social worker to join a well-established, supportive team at the Mental Health Inpatient Units.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Salary (Social Worker Level 3): 2,154.06 - 2,223.86 per week
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District. We value belonging, respect our patients, employees and teams, and support meaningful, rewarding work through collaboration, shared knowledge and professional growth.
Where you’ll be working: Mental Health Inpatient Units, Royal North Shore Hospital.
What you’ll be doing:
- The Social Worker will be based in the Mental Health Inpatient Unit and work across the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) at Royal North Shore Hospital. The units primarily serve consumers aged 18-65 but admit across the age spectrum and are committed to recovery orientated, evidence-informed care with consumer and carer participation.
- Deliver high quality social work services to inpatients across the Mental Health Inpatient Units, PECC and community mental health consumers and their families/carers, in line with the ethics and standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers, NSW Ministry of Health and other relevant bodies.
- Provide professional social work services to inpatients, PECC and community mental health consumers and their families/carers; participate in quality activities within the clinical setting.
- Develop and provide structured activities, rehabilitation programs and other therapeutic interventions; support programs across admission/assessment to community integration, with social, vocational, clinical rehabilitation and living skills components.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and report to the Nurse Unit Manager Level 3; maintain professional standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work or equivalent; eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Extensive specialist knowledge in evidence-based social work interventions in inpatient mental health; demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and professional development.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to engage with consumers, families and carers; ability to consult with health, community and welfare professionals and basic computer skills.
For role related queries contact Andrew Nicholls at Andrew.Nicholls@health.nsw.gov.au or 0455 072 712.
Important information: This is a NSW Health Category A position requiring immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload vaccination evidence with your application along with any other vaccination evidence you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 5 September 2025
Mental Health Inpatient, Senior Social Worker in Sydney employer: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values both teamwork and independent contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health IT services in a vibrant community setting at Royal North Shore. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in network services.
Contact Details:
Northern Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
