Chronic And Complex Senior Social Worker

Provide leadership in complex community-based social work care

Mentor staff in grief, bereavement and end-of-life care

Drive quality improvement and service development initiatives

Provide advanced clinical social work leadership supporting complex community health clients and families.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 12 Months)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mount Druitt, The Hills, Parramatta, Auburn & Blacktown Community Health Centre’s

Where you'll be working
This role sits within Community Health services delivering care to clients with chronic and complex needs across WSLHD.

What you'll be doing
You will provide senior-level clinical social work services in complex and sensitive care contexts.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work with demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experiences in the provision of community Social Work, including palliative care.

2. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

3. Experience or capability in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement, and in providing training and education with experience in staff and/or student supervision.

4. Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.

5. Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.

6. Demonstrated ability to work with consumers, families and carers in a time of high levels of family stress.

7. Good computer skills, including experience using Cerner eMR or equivalent.

8. Drivers license valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ640470
Applications Close: 4th June 2026

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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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.