At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead social work services in community mental health, optimising patient care and mentoring staff.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leading health service in NSW.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, monthly days off, and free professional development courses.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work and experience in mental health services required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 Hours per week) Up to July 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week + Superannuation
Location: Croydon Health Centre
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.
About The Role
Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumers stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Croydon.
Provide senior Social Work clinical leadership within the Community Mental Health Core Team, providing social work services including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. The “Community Mental Health Team” (Core Team) is the mainstay of the community mental health system. Core Teams provide a range of clinical services including intake, assessment, consultation, treatment and care coordination. Care coordination is the main component of this model of care and includes extended care coordination, targeted packages of care and short term care coordination.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Must hold a current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Mental health services to complex clients/patients.
- Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Benefits And Perks
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
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 (PD2026_004). 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.
Applications Close: 11 October 2026
Senior Social Worker – Croydon in Sydney employer: Sydney Local Health District
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
