Forensic Medicine Social Worker
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to September 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597546
Location: Forensic Medicine Sydney
Applications close: 25th August 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Want to make a difference in people’s lives? Join the award-winning Forensic Medicine Social Work team at Sydney’s world-class forensic medicine coroners court facility. You will be working with the award winning social work team, who are the proud recipients of the NSW Health Pathology Excellence in Service Delivery Award. Be part of a team that supports families through some of their most challenging moments, while enjoying flexible work practices, wellbeing programs, and opportunities for professional growth.
Based at the Forensic Medicine Coroners Court Complex, you’ll join a compassionate, skilled, and award-winning social work team dedicated to supporting families through some of life’s most challenging moments. Our culture is grounded in respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. Staff enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and access to ongoing learning and development. Working here means being part of a purpose-driven team that values your expertise and supports your growth — all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others
No two days are the same as a Forensic Medicine Social Worker. One moment you may be supporting a grieving family through a sudden loss, the next you're collaborating with Police, Pathologists, or your Department of Communities and Justice teams to ensure compassionate, trauma-informed care. The work is complex, meaningful, and deeply human requiring adaptability, empathy, and a calm presence in the face of uncertainty. It’s a role where your skills make a real difference, every single day.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave OR 9 day fortnight in addition to annual leave
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
To provide a professional evidence based information and support service associated with the Forensic Medicine Social Work role outlined in the Model of Care document.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience with extensive specialist knowledge in crisis intervention, clinical assessment/case management, including the ability to facilitate and support relatives/friends in viewing the body of the deceased.
- Extensive knowledge and recent, preferably hospital based experience in the provision of embedded / situational counselling and support in grief, loss and trauma
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgement and advocate for the client in situations of a complex or critical nature, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication, including an understanding of the importance to maintain current and accurate clinical notes.
- Recent experience working in a deceased environment and demonstrated experience facilitating viewings and providing support to relatives and friends in the immediate hours following death
- Willingness to participate in an on-call roster and occasional out of hours service, and travel in accordance with the demands of the role holding a current NSW drivers license.
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Colleen Fitzpatrick on Colleen.Fitzpatrick@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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