NeuroSurgical Social Worker and Post Mortem Liaison Officer

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New South Wales is seeking a Social Worker for the Neurosurgical and Post Mortem Liaison position. The role focuses on providing care to patients and their families in a supportive environment at Westmead Hospital. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work, clinical experience, and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Salary Packaging Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in counselling, case management for patients.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage to the Neurosurgical ward.
• Engage in case management for complex discharge issues.
• Participate in the After Hours Crisis On Call service.

Skills

Clinical experience in counselling

Case management

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation and advocacy skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

The Neurosurgical and Post Mortem Liaison Social Work position provides a high standard of care to patients and families attending Westmead Hospital. You will be part of a supportive department with a positive team culture that values professional, personal and career development. The role is based at Westmead Hospital, minutes from Parramatta CBD, in a redeveloping health precinct offering opportunities across allied health and clinical practice.

What you'll be doing

The position is based in the Critical Care and Surgery Team at Westmead (a team of 11 social workers) providing coverage to Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Specialty Surgery, Huntington\'s Disease and Renal Services. The role includes clinical coverage to the Neurosurgical ward and Close Observation Unit for Neurosurgery and Trauma, with opportunities to broaden skill development through team cover and 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 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

WSLHD offers programs funded for Allied Health staff including leadership and change management development. Examples include:

• FLASH Allied Health leadership program
• Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM)
• sparQ

Other benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Salary Packaging Scheme - lowers your taxable income and increases take-home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues for you and your immediate family.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

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

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated clinical experience in counselling, case management for patients/families with illness adjustment, complex discharge issues, end of life care and bereavement support.
• Demonstrated experience in staff and student supervision.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.
• Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.
• Demonstrated excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes, and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
• 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.

Requisition ID: REQ595875

Applications Close: 9 October 2025

Notes

Disability access: People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply, and reasonable adjustments will be made where required. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Westmead Hospital parking allocations and related details are subject to change. Temporary employment eligibility applies for non-residents and non-citizens for the duration of the visa or advertised period.