Social Work Unit Head - Shoalhaven Hospital Group

Lead a passionate social work team dedicated to delivering life-changing support across our community.$68.50 - $70.19 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time Job Share 14 Hours Per Week until 6 December 2026 | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ608370 | Grade: Social Worker Level 5 | Applications close: 4 December 2025Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.Step into a leadership role where your expertise truly shapes outcomes. As the Social Worker Unit Head with ISLHD, you’ll lead a dedicated team committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that makes a real difference to patients, clients, consumers and their families. This is your opportunity to drive service excellence, champion best practice, inspire growth in others, and contribute to meaningful innovation across our Social Work services. If you’re a skilled communicator, a collaborative leader and a passionate advocate for person-centred care, we’d love you to bring your vision and experience to our team.For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.A Little About Us.Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, 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.The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in early 2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development. allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop. There has never been a better time to join the progressive and expanding team in the Shoalhaven providing the highest standard of care to the Shoalhaven community.To find out more about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.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 opportunitiesRequirementsApply 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 LicenceThis is a temporary leave relief position 14 hours per week until 6 December 2026 with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list and/or talent pool where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within 18 months (unless otherwise provided by the relevant award) of being appointed to the eligibility list and/or talent poolISLHD 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 Ben Birrell at Benjamin.Birrell@Health.nsw.gov.au