Social Worker (Lvl 3) Chronic & Complex Care - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

On-call roster

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District at Liverpool Hospital is seeking a Senior Social Worker to deliver compassionate, high-quality social work services within a dynamic clinical setting. You will support patients and families through complex health experiences, working in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on holistic, patient-centred care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide clinical supervision and evidence-based practice, and contribute to quality

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Social Work degree with AASW eligibility.
• Post-graduate health social work experience required.
• Experience providing clinical supervision and expert advice.
• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload with independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred social work services in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Support patients and families through complex health experiences.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with medical, nursing and allied health staff.
• Promote holistic care to improve wellbeing and outcomes.
• Engage in quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent professional judgement

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

Social Work degree

AASW eligibility

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 20/09/2026

Contact: Simone Hallett - Deputy Head of Department - Liverpool Hospital on [e-mail] or call on [phone]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join the Chronic and Complex Care Social Work Team at Liverpool Hospital as a dedicated and compassionate Senior Social Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality social work services in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment while supporting patients and their families through complex health experiences and contributing to positive patient outcomes.

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality social work services in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment.
• Support patients and their families as they navigate complex and acute health experiences.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, partnering with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Promote holistic, patient-centred care that enhances wellbeing and strengthens outcomes.
• Grow your professional practice through ongoing development, supervision and participation in quality improvement activities.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary health environment. You will bring extensive health experience, advanced clinical expertise and strong professional judgement to support patients, families and colleagues within a complex healthcare setting.

• Must hold a recognised Social Work degree that provides eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Must have extensive post-graduate experience working as a Social Worker in health, including a demonstrated understanding of complex health conditions and their impact on wellbeing.
• Must have demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service.
• Must demonstrate experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload, managing stressful situations, and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.
• Must demonstrate experience in planning, implementing and evaluating quality improvement activities involving the application of evidence-based practice within social work.
• Show strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and manage challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Be willing to be part of an on-call roster.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Please describe your post-graduate experience working as a Social Worker in a health setting, including your experience supporting people with complex health conditions and understanding their impact on wellbeing.
• Please provide an example of your experience providing clinical supervision and expert advice or consultation to social workers, including how you support high-quality and evidence-based practice.
• Please describe a situation where you managed a challenging or high pressure workload involving complex or critical circumstances. How did you prioritise competing demands, apply advanced professional judgement, communicate effectively, and work independently and/or collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team?
• Please provide an example of a quality improvement initiative you have planned, implemented and/or evaluated within social work. How did you apply evidence-based practice, contribute to improved outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the initiative?

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• Position Information

  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce

  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements

  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

• Child Safe Employment

  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

• Temporary Positions

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.