* Lead a high-performing social work team in a dynamic hospital setting.
* Make a real impact on patient care and aged health outcomes.
* Enjoy professional growth in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Manage and lead social work services for acute geriatric medicine at Westmead Hospital – drive excellence in patient care and team leadership.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 10th July 2026 Maternity Leave Contract)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + 12% Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's leading tertiary hospitals, renowned for innovation and excellence in patient care. You'll be part of the Geriatric Medicine Department, working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to improving health outcomes for older patients.
* Work in a world-class hospital environment with cutting-edge facilities.
* Be part of a multidisciplinary team passionate about aged care.
* Supportive leadership and strong professional development culture.
* Convenient location in Sydney's growing health precinct.
* Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and evidence-based practice.
What you'll be doing
As the Social Work Team Leader, you'll provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership within the Acute Geriatric Medicine wards. This role combines hands-on clinical work with strategic team management to deliver exceptional patient care.
In this role you will be required to:
* Lead and mentor social workers across acute geriatric wards.
* Deliver complex psychosocial interventions and advanced clinical services.
* Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure holistic care.
* Drive implementation of protocols, policies, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Provide education, supervision, and consultation to staff and students.
Ready to make a difference?
Join NSW Health and be part of something bigger. Apply today to shape the future of aged care services at Westmead Hospital.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
* Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
* Demonstrated ability and skills in team leadership and management including extensive experience in staff and student supervision.
* Demonstrated high level clinical experience in aged care social work services with an understanding of age related illnesses, Elder abuse, Guardianship matters, NDIS matters, grief and bereavement, accommodation placements and complex familial presentations.
* Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.
* Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stake holders throughout all organisational levels.
* Ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
* Unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ662782
Applications Close: 24 May 2026
Need more information ?
* Find out more about applying for this position.
* 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 Gayatri Noor – / 8890 6699
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.