Social Worker

Overview

The Surgical Wards Social Work position is responsible for providing a high standard of care to patients and families attending Westmead Hospital. You will be working in a supportive department with a positive team culture which values professional, personal and career development.

Minutes from Parramatta CBD, the local area is home to heritage sites, beautiful parks and waterways. Currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment program, Westmead Hospital, together with its partners, will be one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia.

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Benefits

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
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• Study Leave

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / 2

Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working

The Surgical Wards Social Work position is based in the Critical Care and Surgery Team at Westmead. This is a team of 11 social workers providing coverage to the areas of Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Specialty Surgery, Huntington's Disease and Renal Services. The team also includes the District Post Mortem Liaison Officer position.

Whilst allocated to provide clinical coverage to the surgical wards, there are opportunities to broaden your skill development as part of team cover and through After Hours Crisis On Call work.

What you'll be doing

What this role and WSLHD Allied Health will offer you:

• An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment.
• Ongoing education and development including regular clinical supervision, monthly staff development sessions to enhance clinical practice and opportunities for external education and training.
• Opportunities to lead and be involved with research, with established partnerships with universities and a WSLHD Professor of Allied Health
• Programs and learning opportunities for Allied Health staff funded by WSLHD include: FLASH Allied Health leadership program – a program specific to WSLHD which offers Allied Health specific leadership development: https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Education-Portal/Professional-Development/flash
• Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM): a course for staff leading projects to provide them with the knowledge, skills and structure to effectively manage change.
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How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

• Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial issues associated with acute and chronic illness.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide counselling and case management with patients/families with illness adjustment, end of life care and with complex discharge issues
• Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the psychosocial impact of grief, loss and bereavement.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
• Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high-level computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels
• Knowledge of quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities
• Unrestricted drivers licence and availability to participate in the After-Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID: REQ596549

Applications Close: 21st September 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Christine Vo at Christine.Vo@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0437 764 343.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).

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