Deliver advanced social work across complex clinical presentations
Lead quality improvement, supervision and clinical excellence
Grow your leadership through education and portfolio development
Employment Type: PermanentPart Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
Join the Social Work team at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, where you'll work alongside dedicated multidisciplinary professionals committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
You'll have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, support staff development and contribute to improving outcomes for patients, families and carers across a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment.
Work across two modern and growing hospital campuses
Join a team-oriented and highly skilled multidisciplinary team
Contribute to a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement
Access ongoing professional development, education and clinical supervision
Enjoy salary packaging, Fitness Passport and other NSW Health employee benefits
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide advanced clinical social work services while leading initiatives that strengthen patient care, professional practice and service delivery.
You will work autonomously in managing complex cases and provide expert guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
Deliver advanced social work assessment and intervention for complex clinical cases
Provide clinical consultation, education and supervision to staff and students
Lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical portfolios and service development
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve person‐centred patient outcomes
Support evidence-based practice, professional development and high-quality documentation
Qualifications




Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated high level clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.
Demonstrated experience in using advanced practice skills to provide high quality comprehensive assessments and care planning for cases in elder abuse, guardianship matters, sudden death and deterioration.
Demonstrated understanding of the challenges in accessing health services/navigating the health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and refugee client groups
Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education with experience in staff and/or student supervision.
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.
Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities
Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: 11 August ****
Need more information?
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.
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📌 Social Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales