Support patients through complex health journeys
Work across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
Grow your career with supervision and development

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration:$79,419- $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District's dedicated Social Work team, providing high-quality care across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. You'll become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to delivering person-centred care that improves health outcomes for patients, families and carers. Working across Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Stroke Services, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your clinical expertise in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Work across inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Stroke Services

Collaborate with experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals

Receive regular clinical supervision, mentoring and career development

Contribute to quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice

Enjoy a supportive culture that values collaboration, learning and innovation

What you'll be doing
As a Social Worker Level 1/2, you will provide comprehensive social work services to patients, families and carers experiencing a broad range of psychosocial and complex care needs. You'll apply professional judgement to deliver high-quality interventions while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, patient-centred care.

Support patients and families through complex issues including safeguarding, domestic violence, elder abuse, guardianship and grief

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes





Participate in clinical supervision, professional development, quality improvement and service development activities

Contribute to education, student supervision and evidence-based practice initiatives

Qualification:Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.

Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.

Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge of quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.

Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID:REQ684442
Applications Close:12 August 2026

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/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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📌 Social Worker (Blacktown)
🏢 NSW Health
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