Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 4

Remuneration: $131,585 - $134,775 p.a plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

Applications Close: 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

Position Title: Team Leader Allied Health Social Care, TFT up to November 2027 - The Forensic Hospital Malabar, Justice Health

The Role

The Team Leader Allied Health Social Care is a senior allied health (Social Work) leadership position, responsible for the operational oversight, supervision, consultation and training for the Allied Health Social Care multidisciplinary stream in the Forensic Hospital.

The Allied Health Social Care multidisciplinary stream will focus on addressing social determinants of health such as housing, legal matters and welfare. This stream will also promote advocacy for patients and will include the Peer Worker positions within the Forensic Hospital.

The Team Leader Allied Health Social Care will participate in the development of social work services in the Forensic Hospital and use their experience as a skilled social worker to lead comprehensive social work services to patients and their families/carers. This position will maintain a small clinical load.

Essential Criteria

- This position requires a Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Employment screening including a National Criminal Record and Working with Children check will be required.

Our Location, Team, and Service

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in Current South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care,



to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and make a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

- Work for the Forensic Hospital — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
- Why work with us — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

- A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake date will be 7-18 September 2026.

Salary and Benefits

Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:

- Access to salary packaging benefits.
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (if full-time)
- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

- This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

For role related queries or questions contact Jerome Chong at

Applications Close: 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

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📌 Team Leader Allied Health Social Care, TFT up to November 2027 - The Forensic Hospital Malabar,[...] (City of Sydney)
🏢 NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
📍 City of Sydney