Forensic Medicine Social worker

4 days ago

New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time $58,400 - $120,800 per year

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Various

Requisition ID: REQ599488

Location: Forensic Medicine Newcastle

Applications close: 1st September :59pm

About the opportunity

The Newcastle Forensic Medicine Social Worker team is currently recruiting for a Temporary Part Time role based at the John Hunter Hospital, while also establishing an eligibility list for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual opportunities.

Experience the opportunity to join the world-class Forensic Medicine Social Worker team at Forensic Medicine Newcastle. As a Forensic Medicine Social Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based support to families and individuals navigating some of life's most difficult moments.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, external agencies, and key stakeholders to ensure the highest standard of service delivery while maintaining accurate records and upholding professional and ethical standards.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role suited to experienced social workers who bring resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting families with dignity and care during times of profound need. We offer flexible work practices, flexible rostering, funded external supervision, modern clean facilities and rewarding career opportunities.

What we can offer you

  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
  • Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

To provide a professional evidence based information and support service associated with the Forensic Medicine Social Work role outlined in the Model of Care document.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

  • Bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience with extensive specialist knowledge in crisis intervention, clinical assessment/case management, including the ability to facilitate and support relatives/friends in viewing the body of the deceased.
  • Extensive knowledge and recent, preferably hospital based experience in the provision of embedded / situational counselling and support in grief, loss and trauma
  • Ability to exercise independent professional judgement and advocate for the client in situations of a complex or critical nature, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated high level oral and written communication, including an understanding of the importance to maintain current and accurate clinical notes.
  • Recent experience working in a deceased environment and demonstrated experience facilitating viewings and providing support to relatives and friends in the immediate hours following death
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call roster and occasional out of hours service, and travel in accordance with the demands of the role holding a current NSW drivers license.
  • Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.

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