Social Work Team Leader (Social Worker Lvl 4) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Perm FT

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Work leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving positive outcomes for patients, carers, and the wider community.

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.

Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Can you describe a time when you led a Social Work team through a significant service challenge or change? What approach did you take, and what was the outcome for staff and consumers?

How do you ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred Social Work services while maintaining compliance with organisational policies, professional standards, and legislative requirements?

Tell us about your experience supervising and developing Social Work staff. How have you supported team performance, capability building, and staff wellbeing in a complex healthcare environment?

Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for patients and their carers. What role did you play and what were the results?

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Position Information

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

***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

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

- 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

Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe workplace that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe 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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Social Work Team Leader (Social Worker Lvl 4) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Perm FT
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Bankstown