Western Sydney Local Health District – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Support older patients and families through life-changing care
Work in a leading hospital with a strong multidisciplinary team
Grow your career with structured supervision and development opportunities
Shape better outcomes for older patients by delivering expert social work services and compassionate support in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Employment Details
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 26/06/2026)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's most advanced healthcare facilities.
You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred care.
A supportive team culture with strong professional networks
Opportunities to work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
Access to mentoring, supervision, and continuous learning programs
Involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives
A workplace committed to diversity and inclusion
What you'll be doing
As a Social Worker, you will provide high-quality social work services to patients, families, and carers within the Geriatric Medicine Department.
You'll manage complex cases and contribute to service improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver counselling and advocacy
Provide crisis intervention and connect patients with community resources
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and attend ward rounds
Educate staff and supervise social work students in line with AASW standards
Maintain accurate documentation and engage in evidence-based practice
Ready to make a difference?
Join NSW Health and build a career where your skills truly matter.
Apply today and help us deliver care that transforms lives.
Submit online your resume and address the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Qualifications
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.
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: REQ******
Applications Close: 25th November ****
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Inclusion Statements
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.
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There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital.
This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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