Voluntary Assisted Dying Social Worker in St Leonards

Contribute your expertise to a specialised service supporting voluntary assisted dying and end-of-life choices.

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, interesting and rewarding work every day. 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 employees 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 ensuring 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:

NSLHD Voluntary Assisted Dying Service, District Service. The position is based at Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards but is responsible for coordinating care across community, private and NSLHD facilities.

What you'll be doing:

Use your social work expertise to support compassionate, person-centred care within voluntary assisted dying. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Provide information that supports your qualifications to apply for this position: Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with a minimum experience at Level 2.
• Describe your experience in supporting patients and families at end of life with complex social needs. This role involves sensitive conversations and differing perspectives.
• Describe how you would effectively communicate, negotiate and navigate these situations.

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.

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 25 November 2026