Temporary part-time opportunity (16 hours per week for approximately 18 months) Level 1-2 position based in Ryde Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award About us At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise. About the role Join a passionate and multidisciplinary team making a real difference in the lives of people recovering from brain injury. As a Social Worker within the Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation Team (BICRT), you’ll play a vital role in helping clients and their families navigate the challenges of injury, illness, and disability. Working closely with our Level 3 Senior Social Worker, you’ll deliver a high-quality, evidence-based clinical service that supports clients’ emotional wellbeing and promotes independence. Your work will include providing counselling to assist with adjustment and coping, as well as undertaking case planning, liaison, advocacy and referral to maximise access to appropriate community services. This is an opportunity to bring empathy, clinical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to a team dedicated to empowering clients to achieve meaningful outcomes in their rehabilitation journey. Key responsibilities include: Liaise with multi-disciplinary team colleagues to optimise client care. To be actively involved in client discharge planning where appropriate. Contribute to the ongoing development of the Social Work service. Comply with Royal Rehab and Social Work (SW) policies and procedures. Undertake other duties as required by BICRT Clinical Operations Manager (COM) or Social Work Professional Leader. About you We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with: Essential Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and commitment to the AASW Code of Ethics. Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience in - assessment, counselling, advocacy, referral to community services and discharge planning in a health/rehabilitation setting. Experience working with adults with a physical or cognitive disability. Demonstrated competence in communication skills – written and verbal, negotiation, conflict resolution. Sound time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks. Demonstrated commitment to participation in supervision and professional development. Computer skills and demonstrated competency. Current NSW unrestricted Class C Drivers licence. Desirable Criteria: Understanding of quality improvement processes and their implementation. Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Experience working in community settings. Your Royal Rewards Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner Career growth: Genuine career opportunities Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements Salary: Competitive remuneration Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive. What’s next If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us! Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered . Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information: www Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/ The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Further Enquiries: Amanda English, Social Work Professional Lead Phone: (02) 9809 9052 Email: Amanda.English@royalrehab.com.au & Nicole Kennedy, Clinical Operations Manager Phone: (02) 9809 9098 Email: Nicole.Kennedy@royalrehab.com.au
