Manager Social Work - Level 5

• Permanent Full-time or Part-time job share opportunity based at Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood
• Lead a dynamic team covering Palliative Care, Rehab and Older Persons Mental Health
• We are a NSW Health-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with complex health or aged care needs. We specialize in palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health for older persons, aged and dementia care, and related services. The sub-acute hospitals are located in Prairiewood, Greenwich, and Wahroonga, with community palliative care services in South-Western Sydney and Northern Sydney. As a NSW Health Affiliated Health Organisation, we ensure continuity of staff entitlements.

HammondCare emphasizes evidence-based best practices across home care, sub-acute hospitals, community health, and residential aged care. We support our staff with education, recognition, work-life balance, and fulfilling roles.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic leader for our Social Work team at Braeside Hospital and South-Western Sydney community palliative care services. This leader will manage and deliver Social Work Services, ensuring skilled and timely interventions for clients and their carers. The role includes developing a high-quality, evidence-based social work service and supports practitioners who embody the organisation’s Mission and Values. The Manager will report to the Director of Allied Health and will work within a multi-disciplinary context, supporting staff in diverse cultural and linguistic environments, and will also maintain a client caseload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care and practice, maintaining the Mission and standards of HammondCare and complying with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Provide support, guidance, management, and leadership to the Social Work team, fostering continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a part-time caseload, providing effective social work services and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain strong links with internal and external stakeholders to support seamless client transfers and effective healthcare services.
• Formulate, implement, monitor, and evaluate new procedures, programs, or policies based on best practices.
• Promote understanding of the Social Work role and ensure participation in education programs.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and opportunities for staff feedback and service development.

Operational Management

• Provide leadership and direction to Social Work staff, addressing service delivery trends and issues.
• Develop and implement Social Work Service Development Plans.
• Working with the Director of Allied Health and Allied Health Leaders, contribute to Allied Health development plans and operational policies.
• Participate in service planning and monitoring within clinical units.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Monitor and approve income and expenditure within delegated authorities.
• Contribute to and initiate research activities to advance Social Work practice.

About you

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership. Overseas qualifications must include AASW Overseas Assessment number.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate social work clinical experience, preferably in palliative care, rehabilitation, or mental health, across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a Social Work team. Experience as Team Leader/Senior Social Worker is desirable.
• Demonstrated management skills in service planning, decision making, quality improvement, resource management, and staff leadership.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Health, Aged Care, and NDIS sectors, including policies, guidelines, and legislation. Familiarity with NSW Health Policies/Guidelines is desirable.
• Strong administrative and computer skills. Experience with NSW Health Electronic Medical Record or similar is desirable.
• Experience working in culturally and linguistically diverse environments.
• Current working rights in Australia (citizenship, permanent residency, or appropriate working visa).
• Current unencumbered Driver's Licence and safe driving record. Willingness to travel across the region and work between HammondCare’s sites as required.

HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

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All applications must address the selection criteria (under headings) in addition to the CV.


For any specific queries please contact Angela Collins at acollins@hammond.com.au

Closing Date: 17th August 2025

Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.