Requisition ID:
REQ635443
Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week up until February 2027
Remuneration:
$ $60.86 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location:
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Applications close:
15/02/2026
Contact:
Najeba Nally Fear - Deputy Head of Social Work, Bankstown Hospital on or
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Level 3 Social Worker to join our dedicated team in a temporary part time role within the inpatient palliative care service at Bankstown Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist clinical area, supporting patients with palliative cancer and non-cancer diagnoses, their families, and carers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering holistic, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in palliative care.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Previous experience working in Palliative Care is desirable.
* Providing advanced psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.
* Supporting complex discharge planning, grief and bereavement care, and end-of-life decision-making.
* Collaborating closely with medical, nursing, allied health, and pastoral care teams to ensure integrated care delivery.
* Offering clinical supervision and mentoring to junior social work staff and students.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for a social worker who brings clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills, and who is passionate about advocating for vulnerable patients and supporting families through challenging health transitions. Social Work staff at Bankstown hospital have access to wellbeing activities and regular supervision and professional development opportunities to sustain professional growth and development.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership of the AASW.
* Comprehensive post graduate clinical experience in the provision of social work intervention with clients with end of life or palliative care needs.
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
* Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a complex or critical nature.
If you'd like more details, we're here to help.
* Position Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
* Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
* We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-
* We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
* Aboriginal Workforce
* For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD- Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
* 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
* One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
* Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
* Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
* Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
* May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
* All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
* South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.