Acute Care Social Worker

🌟 Make a meaningful difference to patients and families in acute care
🤝 Join a supportive multidisciplinary team at Blacktown Hospital
📚 Grow your clinical expertise through supervision, education and development

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the Social Work team at Blacktown Hospital, providing valuable support to patients, families and carers across the hospital. You will work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver person-centred care and help patients navigate challenging circumstances.

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment

• Work with patients and families experiencing complex and changing needs

• Contribute to quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice

• Access clinical supervision, professional development and learning opportunities

• Support the delivery of high-quality social work services across the hospital

What you'll be doing 
As an Acute Care Social Worker, you will provide professional social work assessment, intervention and support to patients, families and carers. You will exercise professional judgement, contribute to team-based care and support positive outcomes for people experiencing complex life circumstances.

• Provide comprehensive social work assessment and intervention

• Support patients and families experiencing complex psychosocial issues

• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams

• Provide education and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and student supervision

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.

2. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.

3. Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

5. Knowledge of quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.

6. Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID: REQ694943
Applications Close: 21 October 2026 

 
Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Andrea Pagella on 0447831431 or at Andrea.Pagella@health.nsw.gov.au