Social worker (lvl 1-2) - critical care - liverpool hospital - perm ft

Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Liverpool Hospital

Social Worker Level 1-2

Social Worker Level 1: $73,427.00 - $85,800.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 2: $91,472.00 - $104,753.00 per annum

REQ601526

14/09/2025

17/09/2025 - 24/09/2025

A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

Liverpool Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for a Level 1-2 Social Worker to join the Critical Care Team. As part of a major trauma hospital, you will support patients from vulnerable communities, delivering compassionate and high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical ward workplace.

You will be responsible for providing social work services to patients, families, and carers. This includes conducting psychosocial assessments, offering counselling, psychoeducation, and advocacy for clients both within the hospital and in the broader community.

The role requires the ability to manage your own caseload while using sound professional judgement to navigate complex and critical situations. You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality improvement activities and participating in clinical supervision.

You'll also be supported in your commitment to ongoing professional development across both clinical and non-clinical areas.

To provide Social Work services to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

• A Social Work degree providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience in a health-related field and ability to provide a range of Social Work interventions.
• Demonstrated experience prioritising work and managing stressful situations.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and computer skills.

Need more information? Please refer to the Position Description.

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South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted gym membership and corporate wellbeing programs, including fitness passport.

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to positively transform the experiences of staff, patients, consumers and communities. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

South Western Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer.