Social Worker Level 3 in Sydney

Sydney Temporary 63.29 - 63.29 $ / hour (est.) On-site

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At a Glance

Tasks: Deliver high-level psychosocial care and support complex patients in a collaborative team.
Company: Join the caring team at Westmead Hospital, a leader in rehabilitation services.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, and ongoing education opportunities.
Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership required.

The predicted salary is between 63.29 - 63.29 $ per hour.

Deliver high-level psychosocial care in a specialist rehabilitation setting. Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team at Westmead Hospital. Lead clinical practice, education and service improvement initiatives. Use your expertise to support complex patients and families while shaping high-quality rehabilitation care.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 8 January 2027)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour

Hours Per Week: 14

Location: Westmead Hospital

The Cancer and Chronic Care Team at Westmead is a large team of social workers providing coverage to the areas of Oncology, Palliative Care, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, T-Cell Therapy, Youth Cancer Services, Cardiology, Respiratory, Cystic Fibrosis, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and General Mixed Medical Wards. There are opportunities to broaden your skill development as part of team cover and through After Hours Crisis On Call work.

What this role and WSLHD Allied Health will offer you:

An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment
Ongoing education and development including regular clinical supervision, monthly staff development sessions to enhance clinical practice and opportunities for external education and training.
Opportunities to lead and be involved with research, with established partnerships with universities and a WSLHD Professor of Allied Health
Programs and learning opportunities for Allied Health staff funded by WSLHD include: FLASH Allied Health leadership program, Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM), sparQ.

Other benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

Salary Packaging Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Study Leave
Potential transfer of leave/service to other eligible public sector organisations

Essential Criteria:

Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial issues associated with acute and chronic illness in rehabilitation medicine.
Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in social work assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, case management for patients/families.
Demonstrated experience in staff and student supervision.
Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement.
Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client groups.
Participation in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.

Applications Close: 27 October 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.