Employment Details
Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to June 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ571438
About The Role
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national, and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class, and our staff are dedicated, innovative, and caring.
The role involves providing senior clinical leadership within the Social Work service, including optimizing patient/client care delivery and supporting the mentoring and development of staff working in grief, bereavement, and end-of-life care. Supervision and guidance to Level 1/2 staff, students, allied health assistants, and others may be required.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
* Must hold a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), with experience at Level 2 or higher. Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
* Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and recent experience in inpatient and/or community social work, including end-of-life and palliative care, grief, and loss counseling with individuals and carers.
* Ability to initiate, lead, complete, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and research focused on patient/client outcomes.
* Experience in providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and staff development.
Benefits and Perks
* Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
* Opportunity for tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
* Access to free courses, qualifications, and coaching via Sydney Education
* Confidential EAP counseling for staff and families
* Health initiatives: free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles over the next 18 months.
Additional Information
This is a Category A position. Evidence of vaccination is required to comply with NSW Health policies.
SLHD is committed to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit 'Working With Us' or connect on LinkedIn. For enquiries, contact Scott Crehan at
Applications close on 18 May 2025. For support and more details, visit 'Applicant Information'.
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