Bereavement Coordinator and Counsellor

1. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
2. Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics. Minimum clinical experience as a Level 2 Social Worker.
3. Extensive demonstrated clinical experience within a health care setting and a specialist knowledge of bereavement, grief and loss processes with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex cases effectively.
4. Demonstrated experience in the provision of education and training to health professionals in the areas of grief, loss and bereavement.
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of clinical supervision of social work students and clinical social workers.
6. Demonstrated ability and experience in service planning and development, implementation and evaluation of new models of care.
7. Demonstrated high level ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing, and proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kevin Bloom on Kevin.Bloom@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. 

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Applications Close: 26 March 2026