Social Worker - Stroke and Rehabilitation , Geriatric Medicine
Western Sydney Local Health District
Posted 1 day ago
Lead projects and contribute to policy and service improvements
Develop strong problem-solving and client management skills
Build leadership experience through mentoring and team collaboration
Make a lasting impact—support patients, empower families, and grow your career with us!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 16/01/2026)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides primary, secondary, and tertiary health care across multiple LGAs and the Greater Western Region, driven by the core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
Committed to "better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond."
Health care facilities include Mount Druitt, Blacktown, Auburn, Westmead, and Cumberland Hospitals.
Emphasises delivering high-quality care and related services in diverse settings.
What you'll be doing
Join our Geriatric Medicine team at Westmead Hospital and make a real difference supporting patients, families, and carers through meaningful social work practice. Key responsibilities will be to:
Deliver psychosocial care and counselling support
Advocate for patients and connect them to resources
Work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
Contribute to research, education, and quality projects
Grow your expertise with supervision and development
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work
Registration: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.
Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations
Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics.
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
Requisition ID: REQ595605
Applications Close: 12th October 2025
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About Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers health care to more than a million people living in the state’s fastest growing region, and is home to several centres of clinical expertise including the National Pancreas Transplant Unit, the NSW Trauma Centre and the NSW Brain Injury Unit. We combine world-class clinical and research facilities with a commitment to compassionate, professional care.
WSLHD includes five major hospitals - Westmead, Blacktown, Cumberland, Mount Druitt and Auburn - and more than 800 specialist clinics and services. We employ more than 14,000 people.
We provide public health care to 120 suburbs in the Parramatta City, Blacktown City, Hills Shire and Cumberland local government areas, spanning 780 square kilometres. Our catchment is a rich tapestry of culture, people and beliefs.
We have an enviable record in medical research, innovation and education that will only be enhanced by multi-million dollar redevelopments now underway at several of our facilities. Our future has never looked brighter.
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