Level 1-2 Social worker - RACE /RACE Extend Team Geriatric Medicine ( community team)

• Deliver vital social work services in a leading health network

• Support older patients and families in hospital and community settings

• Join a collaborative team committed to excellence in aged care

Provide compassionate care and psychosocial support for older patients in hospital and community settings – make a real impact every day.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 19th February 2027)   
Position Classification:  Social Worker Level 1/2  
Remuneration:  $38.51-$45.00 / $47.97-$54.94 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working 
Be part of Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s largest and most advanced health facilities, located in Sydney’s thriving health precinct. You’ll join the Geriatric Medicine Department’s RACE / RACE Extend Team, delivering integrated care to older patients transitioning between hospital and home.

• Work in a world-class hospital with strong community connections

• Join a multidisciplinary team passionate about aged health

• Supportive environment with structured supervision and mentoring

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

• Inclusive, diverse, and patient-focused culture

What you'll be doing 
As a Level 1–2 Social Worker, you’ll provide high-quality social work services to patients, families, and carers under the care of the Geriatric Medicine Department. This role spans inpatient and community settings, offering variety and meaningful impact.

• Deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, and crisis intervention

• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure holistic care

• Support patients and families through complex issues such as elder abuse, guardianship, and family violence

• Participate in quality improvement, education, and research initiatives

• Provide supervision to social work students and contribute to team development

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and help shape the future of aged care services. Apply today and be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

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

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

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.

2. Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.

3. A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations

4. Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics.

5. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.

6. Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.

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

8. Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning

Requisition ID:  REQ624562
Applications Close:  29th January 2026

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact  Wayne Ardley wayne.ardley@health.nsw.gov.au, Gayatri Noor – gayatri.noor@health.nsw.gov.au phone 8890 6699