Palliative Care and Cancer Services Social Worker

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Degree in Social Work or Psychology with minimum 3 years clinical experience and membership /eligibility for membership for NSW registration / professional association where relevant.
• Demonstrated advanced practice skills in counselling, assessment and case management, with a demonstrated knowledge of complex psychosocial issues associated with a cancer diagnosis, treatment, palliative care and a developed understanding of issues faced by patients in rural and/or remote settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and work autonomously, exercising independent professional judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education, training programs, group work for patients, their families and health professionals.
• Proven skills in providing clinical support and professional consultation to staff to assist them in supporting cancer or palliative care patients with psychosocial needs.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrated computer skills plus high level interpersonal, communication, written, and networking skills.

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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Cumming on Melissa.Cumming@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 10th December 2025

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https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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