Requisition ID: REQ704779 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38hours per week Remuneration
• Social Worker Level 1
- $79,419
- $92,801.00 per annum
• Social Worker Level 2
- $98,936.00
- $113,301 per annum In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location:
Liverpool Hospital Applications close: 15/11/2026 Contact: Simone Hallett
- Deputy Head of Department, Social Work on Simone.
[email protected] or call on (02) 8738 6288 With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great Join the Women and Child Health Social Work Team at Liverpool Hospital and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women, children and their families. You’ll provide compassionate, patient-centred support whilst developing your professional practice in a collaborative and rewarding clinical environment.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality social work services in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment.
• Support patients and their families as they navigate complex and acute health experiences.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote holistic, patient-centred care that enhances wellbeing and strengthens outcomes.
• Grow your professional practice through ongoing development, supervision and participation in quality improvement activities. Are You the Right Fit? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Social Worker who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary health environment. You’ll bring the qualified knowledge, sound judgement and communication skills needed to support women, children and families experiencing complex health circumstances.
• Hold a recognised Social Work degree that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Bring demonstrated experience in a health-related setting, with the ability to deliver a wide range of social work interventions.
• Apply strong organisational skills to prioritise your workload and manage challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.




• Demonstrate high-level written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency and a commitment to evidence-based practice, supervision and ongoing professional learning. 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.
• A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Please describe your experience working as a Social Worker in woman and child health, including your experience supporting women and children experiencing illness, trauma or high-risk pregnancies, and assessing and providing interventions when safety concerns are identified.
• Please provide an example of how you have used your communication skills to contribute to high-quality and evidence-based practice and enhance patient outcomes.
• Please describe a situation where you managed a challenging or high-pressure workload involving complex or critical circumstances. How did you prioritise competing demands, apply professional judgement, and work independently and/or collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team?
• Please provide an example of a quality improvement initiative you have planned, implemented and/or evaluated within social work. How did you apply evidence-based practice, contribute to improved outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the initiative? If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
• Position Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
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• 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 [email protected]
• 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
• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
• Financial Perks
• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• 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
• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
• 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
• Vaccination Requirements
• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the 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.

📌 Social Worker (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney