Social Worker

• Make a real impact supporting patients and families through recovery
• Join a leading hospital with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Deliver compassionate, evidence-based social work services to stroke and rehab patients while shaping best practice in a dynamic hospital setting

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2

Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Be part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest and most advanced health facilities. Our team is committed to excellence in patient care and fostering a supportive, inclusive culture.

• Work in a progressive hospital environment with strong team collaboration
• Serve a diverse community with complex and rewarding cases
• Access structured supervision and mentoring programs
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and education initiatives
• Enjoy a workplace that values innovation, learning, and professional growth

What you'll be doing

As a Social Worker, you will provide comprehensive social work services to patients, families, and carers within stroke and rehabilitation wards, exercising professional judgment and contributing to service improvement. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, and crisis intervention
• Support patients and families through complex issues such as elder abuse and guardianship
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and attend ward rounds and care meetings
• Educate staff and supervise social work students in line with AASW guidelines
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in evidence-based practice activities

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and enjoy a career where your expertise transforms lives. Apply now to be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence in care. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

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

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.
• Unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
• A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations
• Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics.
• 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
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning

Requisition ID: REQ613921

Applications Close: 25th November 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Ana Costa on , Gayatri Noor on or email

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

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

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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