Uniting War Memorial Hospital
Reference number UWMH-2630 Occupation Social Worker Work type Full-Time Location Sydney - East Salary Information
Closing date 01 March 2026 at 11:59pm
War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, several specialist community teams inclusive of Transitional Aged Care, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia, and day centre program, 24-hour accommodation service for regional guests and the full range of hospital support services. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment.
Learn more about War Memorial Hospital at the following link: War Memorial Hospital video
The TAC program is a goal oriented, time limited program that provides of multidisciplinary support and low level therapy to older people at the conclusion of a hospital episode, who require more time and support to complete their restorative process, optimise their functional capacity, finalise and access their longer term care arrangements. It operates both in the community and residential TAC settings. The TAC team comprises of Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Speech Pathologists, Podiatry and Allied Health Assistants.
This role will help facilitate the delivery of an effective, flexible, innovative and integrated services. The role requires participation in quality initiatives within the TAC teams and/or hospital. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, evidence based practice, ongoing clinical and professional learning is required.
This position will join the WMH Transitional Aged Care (TAC) team to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work intervention to patients consistent with AHPRA, Uniting, NSW Health and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards, to achieve patient/client health outcomes within specified timeframes.
This position is a Fixed Term Full-time role. Required days of work are Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. To commence ASAP through to 28 August 2026 with potential extension. Part-time hours would also be considered if needed. Please specify in cover letter if this is your request.
Selection Criteria:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a social worker and a high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in social work practice in an aged care and / or community setting 2. Demonstrated ability to provide effective social work services to older people, including skills in psychosocial assessment and management, comprehensive client centered assessment, and care plan development for chronic and complex health care needs clients 3. Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive client centred assessment, outlining clinical reasoning, care plan development and case management in consultation with the client, carer and multidisciplinary team 4. Demonstrated knowledge of community aged care services and the ability to assess, manage and provide support for clients with complex psychosocial issues and/or chronic complex health care needs 5. Ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience 6. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients across all levels and departments within WMH and external stakeholders 7. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
8. Degree or post graduate qualification in social work and eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) AND Current Class C NSW Driver’s license and willingness to drive as part of your role
All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.
Enquiries to: Helen Tassell, Transitional Aged Care Manager on (0 93690438 / 0434 431714 email Helen.Tassell@Health.nsw.gov.au Alternative contact: Melanie Rohn on 0408752684 or Melanie.Rohn@Health.nsw.gov.au or Brooke Ryan (Social Work senior) on 0447 363 569
Application Guide: Application Guide
Position Description: PD
Applications Close: 11.30pm, Sunday 1st March 2026
Applications to: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-AU/unitingaunsw/UNITINGCCS/jobs/30427
WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.