An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated, dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join the Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) Social Work team in this brand-new role.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4

Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ704078

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, compelling and rewarding work everyday.

We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.



We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working Social Work Department, Northern Beaches Hospital.

What You'll Be Doing

This permanent full-time Team Leader Level 4 Social Worker will:

- Provide leadership and high level clinical social work expertise across the acute care services at Northern Beaches Hospital including the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and the Critical Care Unit
- Support the Head of Department in refining and establishing services at NBH (including enhancement of the SW crisis on call service)
- Be committed to be involved in improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and ongoing attention to accreditation requirements
- Support the clinical development of students and less experienced clinicians
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Evidence of advanced clinical experience in an acute health setting as a Level 3 Senior Social Worker.
- Demonstrated experience in management and team leadership,



including experience in staff and student supervision.
- Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.
- Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.
- Demonstrated 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. This will be required for both clinical and management components of the role.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Watson on [email protected] This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 9 November 2026

📌 Social Work Team Leader Acute Care Team Northern Beaches Hospital (Sydney)
🏢 Northern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney