Social Work Team Leader (Social Worker Lvl 4) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ683589
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $131, 585.00 - $134, 775.00 per Annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Applications close: 30/08/2026
Contact: Alison Harle - Director of Allied Health on 0448 934 903 | Alison.Harle@health.nsw.gov.au
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
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Social Work professional to guide and support a dedicated team at Bankstown Hospital. The role is responsible for providing professional leadership, strategic direction, and operational management to Social Work staff, ensuring high-quality, consumer-centred care for patients and their carers. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving service excellence, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with SWSLHD policies, relevant legislation, professional standards, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary Social Work team within a busy acute hospital setting.
- Drive the delivery of high-quality social work services that support positive patient and carer outcomes.
- Provide professional supervision, mentorship, and development opportunities for Social Work staff.
- Ensure service delivery aligns with SWSLHD policies, legislative requirements, and professional standards.
- Contribute to strategic planning, service improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of social work practice across the hospital.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Work leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving positive outcomes for patients, carers, and the wider community.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing Social Work teams within a healthcare setting.
- Strong clinical expertise, including postgraduate experience requiring highly developed assessment, care planning and counselling skills, and a commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and support the professional development of staff.
- Sound knowledge of NSW Health policies, relevant legislation, professional standards, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
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.
- Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Can you describe a time when you led a Social Work team through a significant service challenge or change? What approach did you take, and what was the outcome for staff and consumers?
- How do you ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred Social Work services while maintaining compliance with organisational policies, professional standards, and legislative requirements?
- Tell us about your experience supervising and developing Social Work staff. How have you supported team performance, capability building, and staff wellbeing in a complex healthcare environment?
- Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for patients and their carers. What role did you play and what were the results?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
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 SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. 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.
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