Social Worker Level 1 / 2

• Make a meaningful impact in acute adult and older persons mental health

• Join a leading multidisciplinary team at Westmead Hospital

• Support recovery, discharge planning and community reintegration

Assess, advocate and empower consumers with complex mental health needs while building recovery pathways that support lasting community outcomes.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2 
Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit Adult/Older Adult

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services at Westmead Hospital's Adult and Older Persons Acute Inpatient Mental Health Units, where you'll play a vital role in supporting consumers and carers through some of their most challenging life experiences.

As part of a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a recovery-focused service that delivers compassionate, evidence-based mental health care while supporting consumers to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

• Work within one of NSW's largest and most progressive health districts

• Support adult and older persons receiving acute inpatient mental health care

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, allied health professionals and community partners

• Contribute to a culture of innovation, respect, empowerment and teamwork

• Access ongoing professional development, supervision and career growth opportunities

What you'll be doing 
As a Social Worker Level 1/2, you will provide specialist psychosocial assessment, intervention, advocacy and care coordination for consumers experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. Working within a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed framework, you will support consumers and carers throughout their inpatient journey, with a strong focus on discharge planning and successful community reintegration.

• Deliver comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and evidence-based social work interventions for consumers, families and carers

• Develop collaborative management, recovery and discharge plans alongside consumers, carers and multidisciplinary team members

• Facilitate family meetings, case conferences, Mental Health Review Tribunal and Guardianship proceedings

• Provide advocacy, education and therapeutic group programs that enhance consumer wellbeing and social functioning

• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation, contribute to service improvement initiatives and support key mental health outcome measures

Join us and make a difference

At Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll be part of a workforce committed to delivering better health services and improving the lives of people across our communities. Bring your passion for mental health, recovery-focused practice and person-centred care to a team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your contribution makes a lasting impact.

Apply now and help create positive change for consumers, carers and communities while building a rewarding career with Western Sydney Local Health District.

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 Requirements:

Qualification: Degree in Social Work or eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership 
Registration: Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership 

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience working with adult and older people with complex mental illness and aging issues as a social worker

2. Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act 2007 and NSW Trustees and Guardian Act 2009

3. Proven social work experience within a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to provide expert consultancy, education and supervision on clinical issues

4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.

5. Effective interpersonal, time management and organisation skills with attention to detail. Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy

6. Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem solving, formulating new approaches and implementing comprehensive change programs and improvement strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor outcomes

7. Commitment to clinical supervision of social work staff and students

8. Current Unrestricted Drivers Licence valid within Australia

    

Requisition ID:  REQ669553
Applications Close: 15th July 2026  

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Victor Syquia on 0427 124 862 or victor.syquia@health.nsw.gov.au