Social Worker

Healthscope Hospitals; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince of Wales Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Allied Health team on a permanent part-time basis 12 hours per week over 3 days. Our hospital offers a friendly and supportive staff environment, with established multidisciplinary teams servicing inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs.

The role involves a varied caseload across general medical, ICU, maternity, cardiac and oncology settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and eligibility with the AASW.
• Minimum 2 years' previous experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in adult acute inpatient hospital settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of clinical social work care.
• Work independently as part of the healthcare team.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care of patients.
• Involved in both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, allied health, nurses, patients and families.

Skills

Social Work

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multidisciplinary team

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity to work autonomously with a supportive team

Bring your passion and skills to deliver outstanding care to our patients

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker looking for a new and exciting position?

Prince of Wales Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Allied Health team on a permanent part-time basis 12 hours per week over 3 days (4 hours per day). Our hospital offers a friendly and supportive staff environment, with our established multidisciplinary teams servicing both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs. This role provides the opportunity to experience a varied caseload across areas including general medical, ICU, cardiac, maternity and oncology.

About us

Join a Team That's Leading the Way in Private Healthcare

Prince of Wales Private Hospital is a centre of excellence in complex surgery, with a reputation for clinical safety, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Located within the prestigious Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, we collaborate closely with Sydney Children's Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, and Prince of Wales (public) Hospital—offering a dynamic and progressive environment.

While we are leaders in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, gynaecology & general surgery, we are also one of NSW's premier maternity hospitals, caring for over 1,600 expectant families each year.

At Prince of Wales Private Hospital, you'll be supported by expert leaders, work alongside a team committed to excellence, and have access to ongoing professional development to flourish and grow in your career.

If you're looking to be part of a culture of excellence in an innovative and highly respected private hospital.

Responsibilities

• Providing a high standard of clinical care
• Working independently as part of the healthcare team
• Contributing to the multidisciplinary care of our patients
• Involvement with both inpatient and outpatient services
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders including doctors, allied health, nurses, patients and their families
• Degree in Social Work and eligibility with the AASW
• Minimum 2 years' previous experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in adult acute inpatient hospital experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsSkills and experience working in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care . Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together . Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 30th September 2026

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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