Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.$61.35 - $62.84 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 16 hours per week | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ598453 | Grade: Social Worker Level 4 | Applications close: 10 September 2025Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.Clinically guide a specialist Social Work service to patients, clients, consumers and their family/ carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.This position provides a high-quality specialist Social Work service for Homeless Health. The position is responsible for providing a high level of Social Work service to assist people experiencing homelessness to secure and/or maintain stable accommodation, through improved care planning and service coordination within health and between health and the broader community sector and the appropriate use of limited brokerage funds.The position will seek to strengthen partnerships and collaboration between health and the community sector and work closely with the NGO responsible for administering brokerage funds. The position will lead clinical service improvement across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Health District in the area of Homelessness Health.For more information and to view the position classification, see the here.A little about us., located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the , providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children's Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit.With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven.Benefits of working with ISLHD.We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)- - less tax and more take-home pay- - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)- - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)- - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information!- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunitiesApply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:- Applicable vaccination requirements for a role.- Working With Children Check (WWCC)- Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)- Valid NSW Drivers LicenceISLHD 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 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.Need more information or help applying?- Visit the ISLHD website for , and- Visit the . Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.- Visit . The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.- Follow us on social media: , , and .- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Benjamin Birrell on
