War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, several specialist community teams inclusive of Transitional Aged Care, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia, and day centre program, 24-hour accommodation service for regional guests and the full range of hospital support services. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment.
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The TAC program is a goal oriented, time limited program that provides of multidisciplinary support and low level therapy to older people at the conclusion of a hospital episode, who require more time and support to complete their restorative process, optimise their functional capacity, finalise and access their longer term care arrangements. It operates both in the community and residential TAC settings. The TAC team comprises of Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Speech Pathologists, Podiatry and Allied Health Assistants.
This role will help facilitate the delivery of an effective, flexible, innovative and integrated services. The role requires participation in quality initiatives within the TAC teams and/or hospital. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, evidence based practice, ongoing clinical and professional learning is required.
This position will join the WMH Transitional Aged Care (TAC) team to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work intervention to patients consistent with AHPRA, Uniting, NSW Health and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards, to achieve patient/client health outcomes within specified timeframes.
This position is a Fixed Term Full-time role. Required days of work are Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. To commence ASAP through to 28 August 2026 with potential extension.
Part-time hours would also be considered if needed. Please specify in cover letter if this is your request.
All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.
Enquiries to: Helen Tassell, Transitional Aged Care Manager on (02) 93690438 / 0434 431714 email Helen.Tassell@Health.nsw.gov.au
Alternative contact: Melanie Rohn on 0408752684 or Melanie.Rohn@Health.nsw.gov.au or Brooke Ryan (Social Work senior) on 0447 363 569
Application Guide: Application Guide
Position Description: PD
Applications Close: 11.30pm, Sunday 1st March 2026
Applications to: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-AU/unitingaunsw/UNITINGCCS/jobs/30427
WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.