Employment Type: Part Time Temporary until 2 November 2026 (with the possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Welfare Officer Non Graduate Grade 2 Remuneration $31.51 - $41.87 per hour Hours Per Week: 21 or 28 Requisition ID: REQ609934 Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Royal North Shore Hospital Community Aged Care Service What You'll Be Doing The Welfare Officer is responsible for the provision of a high standard service to assist clients and their families/carers facilitate moving into an Residential Aged Care facility for either respite or permanent care. The primary function of this position is to assist patients and families with the residential placement process from the hospital through to the community setting and any other patient/family support. The Welfare Officer will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; be able to clearly identify problems and concerns; have a wide knowledge of aged care residential processes; and advocate and negotiate with all stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for patients and families. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria Experience in a field deemed relevant by the employer eg community welfare; or relevant tertiary qualifications of less than recognised university degree standard.Demonstrated skills and knowledge in psychosocial assessments, aged care, guardianship, the management of bereavement and loss, advocacy and group work.Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kareene Doyle on Kareene.Doyle@health.nsw.gov.au This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 10 October 2025 Tentative Interview Date 14 October 2025
