* Work at the frontline of complex acute and chronic care
* Join a collaborative multidisciplinary hospital team
* Make a meaningful impact with vulnerable patients and families
Assess, support and advocate for renal and cardiothoracic patients, delivering expert psychosocial care within a fast-paced acute hospital environment.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 16/10/2026)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.95 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital - Renal and Cardiothoracic
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's leading tertiary hospitals, delivering world-class care across a diverse and complex patient population. Renowned for excellence in clinical practice, education and research, Westmead provides a supportive environment where allied health professionals thrive. You will be part of a committed Social Work team embedded within Renal and Cardiothoracic services, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred care.
* Large tertiary teaching hospital within Western Sydney
* Diverse, complex and highly specialised clinical services
* Strong culture of collaboration, learning and clinical supervision
* Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
* Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
What you'll be doing
In this Social Worker role, you will provide high-quality psychosocial care to patients and families navigating acute and chronic illness, while contributing to service development and multidisciplinary care planning. You will:
* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide expert clinical input
* Deliver counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy and discharge planning support
* Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams on complex care matters
* Participate in quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice activities
* Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service reporting and outcomes
Be part of something bigger!
At NSW Health, you will be supported to grow, belong and make a difference. If you are a passionate social worker seeking to build your career in a leading hospital setting, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care when it matters most.
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: REQ654824
Applications Close: 21st April 2026
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 on 0437764343 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 https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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: 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.