Social Worker Level 3, Out of Hospital Care Chronic Care

About this role

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day and make a difference in the lives of our local community. $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 22 hours per week until 27 June 2027 | REQ678617 | Wollongong Community Health Centre | Grade: Social Worker Level 3 | Applications close: 11 August 2026 Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. The Community Chronic Care Service is a multidisciplinary service that provides both face-to-face and virtual care in the community including care navigation, care coordination and health coaching interventions. The Community Chronic Care Service works with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people of all ages living in the Illawarra Shoalhaven district with a life limiting chronic illness. The Community Chronic Care Service supports patients to live independently and comfortably at home as long as possible with access to allied health and nursing staff and remote monitoring of their symptoms and wellbeing. This position is part of the Community Chronic Care Service multidisciplinary team and provides clinical supervision to Level 1-2 social work staff and university students. The position will provide specialist social work service to Community Chronic Care Service patients and their families and carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of specialist services, clinical leadership, guidance and supervision of social work staff in Community Chronic Care Service as well as carrying a specialist clinical caseload. The position will increase access to end-of-life psycho-social services for people with a life limiting chronic illness. This may include psychosocial skills in assessing and assisting the management of patients and families with degenerative conditions and patients requiring acute care following discharge from hospital. The Social Worker will provide support with service navigation issues and advance care planning. The Social Worker will deliver care through multiple methods including telehealth, virtual communications and face-to-face sessions. 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. 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) - 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 Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements: - Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role - Working With Children Check (WWCC) - Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) - Valid NSW Drivers Licence This is a temporary leave relief position until 27 June 2027 with the possibility of extension. 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. Need more information or help applying? - Visit the ISLHD website for application tips , to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information . - Visit the Stepping Up website here . Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. - Visit The Welcome Experience website here . 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: Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube . - For role-related queries or help applying, contact Lisa Franco on Lisa.Franco@health.nsw.gov.au 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.