Social Worker – Westmead TACP

• Make a real impact through advocacy and emotional support

• Use your people skills to solve complex, meaningful challenges

• Join a purpose-driven team supporting vulnerable communities

Apply now! Provide vital social work support to elderly patients & carers across hospital and community settings with autonomy and teamwork. 

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 29/05/2026)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Location:  Westmead TACP currently operates from the Cumberland Hospital - North Parramatta 

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 a passionate team supporting older patients and families through complex health journeys at Westmead Hospital in this rewarding Social Work role. Key responsibilities are to:

• Deliver psychosocial care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings

• Provide counselling, advocacy, crisis support, and care coordination

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care

• Contribute to education, supervision, and quality improvement

• Support vulnerable patients facing elder abuse, loss, and complex needs

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 with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). 

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.

2. Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.

3. A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.

4. Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics.

5. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.

6. Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.

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

8. Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.

Requisition ID:  REQ604780
Applications Close:  12th October 2025

 
Need more information? 

• Discover more about the application process. 

• Review the detailed  Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Darshna Rama on 02 8838 2110or email  Darshna.Rama@health.nsw.gov.au