Senior Social Worker in Sydney

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated social worker to join the Social Work Department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital!

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

This Temporary Part time Senior Level 3 position is currently located within our Complex Care Team. You will be part of a large, dedicated and highly skilled department working with culturally and socially diverse patients and their families. All of our positions are also required to provide support to other areas within the hospital as required.

Applicants are advised that at times the position involves working with vulnerable people and people experiencing trauma. Applicants are also advised that this position includes ongoing participation in the after-hours on call crisis service, including weekends. We appreciate that Social Work in public health can be both challenging and rewarding, and we have a suite of well-being initiatives occurring across the department to make sure we’re caring for ourselves as well as our patients.

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the provision of social work at a level 2 or higher, with particular specialised skills in working with people experiencing grief and the psychosocial impact of life-limiting illnesses.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
• Holds a current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks!

• Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.

If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Applications Close: 9 November 2026