Overview
Transform lives through direct patient and family support in neurology. Grow your skills in complex social work and clinical practice. Join a dynamic, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team environment.
Role Summary
Develop your social work skills, gain clinical experience, and grow in a dynamic neurology team.
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
- Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
- Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
- Hours Per Week: 38
- Location: Westmead Hospital
Where You'll Be Working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high-quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by collaboration, respect, and empowerment. The Neurology Social Work position is based in the Cancer and Chronic Care Team at Westmead Hospital. You will provide a high standard of care to patients and families while working in a supportive department that values professional growth, career development, and a positive team culture. Westmead is undergoing redevelopment and sits within a large health, education, research, and training precinct.
What You'll Be Doing
The Cancer and Chronic Care Team at Westmead comprises 14 social workers covering Inpatient and Outpatient Oncology, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, CAR-T Cell Therapy, Palliative Care, Respiratory, SMART, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Cystic Fibrosis, Infections Diseases and general Mixed Medical areas. While assigned to Neurology clinical load, there are opportunities to broaden your skill development through team coverage and After Hours Crisis On Call work.
This role and WSLHD Allied Health offer:
- A supportive, inclusive and caring team environment
- Ongoing education and development including regular clinical supervision and monthly staff development sessions to enhance clinical practice
- Opportunities for external education and training
- Opportunities to lead and participate in research with established university partnerships and a WSLHD Professor of Allied Health
Programs and Learning Opportunities
- FLASH Allied Health leadership program – leadership development for Allied Health
- Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM) – change management course for project leaders
- sparQ – safety and quality leadership and development
Other Benefits
- Salary Packaging Scheme to lower taxable income and increase take-home pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counselling and coaching for staff and immediate family
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below with examples that demonstrate your abilities 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 for patients/families with illness adjustment, complex discharge issues and end of life care.
- Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the psychosocial impact of grief, loss and bereavement.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with a culturally and linguistically diverse client group.
- Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and/or clinical practice improvement activities.
- Participation in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ601174
Applications Close: 6 October 2025
Additional Information
- Need more information? Review the detailed position description for role requirements and criteria.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Wu or Nicole Hraiki by email or phone (details provided in the posting).
- NSW Health offers tertiary health study subsidies for eligible staff.
- Disability and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available where required.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).
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