Social Worker (Lvl 3) - Oncology Team Leader - Bankstown Hospital - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Application Close Date: 27/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/07/2025 – 06/08/2025
Contact Details: Leah Drake – (02) 9722 7174 | Leah.drake@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is seeking a passionate and experienced Oncology Social Worker to lead and manage the delivery of psychosocial services within Cancer Services. This permanent leadership role is responsible for overseeing a team of Social Work staff, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals and families navigating cancer treatment. The position will provide professional guidance, clinical supervision, and service development in alignment with SWSLHD policies, standards, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
As a senior member of the Social Work Department, you will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, lead specific projects, and support human resource functions including mentoring Level 1–2 staff. With a experience in hospital or oncology settings, you’ll bring advanced clinical skills, strong communication, and a commitment to advocacy and holistic care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping the future of oncology social work in a diverse and inclusive healthcare environment.
This position is responsible for providing professional leadership and team management to Social Work staff located within the Oncology Department of Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital.
The position is expected to provide leadership in quality activities, manage specific projects, and assist in human resource management and other relevant departmental administrative duties.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- A social work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Can you describe your post-graduate experience working as a Social Worker in clinical settings? What types of health conditions have you supported, and how did your role contribute to patient wellbeing?
- Can you describe a time when you had to manage a high-pressure workload while navigating a novel or critical situation? How did you prioritise tasks and apply professional judgement to achieve a successful outcome?
- Tell us about your experience leading a social work team. How did you provide guidance and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment?
- Describe a quality improvement initiative you led or contributed to. How did you apply evidence-based practice to plan, implement, and evaluate the project?
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Additional Information
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney 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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