Level 3 Social work Team Leader, Westmead TACP

• Lead a passionate team delivering exceptional aged care services

• Drive innovation and quality improvement in social work practice

• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive hospital environment

Manage and inspire a social work team to deliver high-quality aged care services at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time  
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3   
Remuneration: $116,892.00-$120,680 per annum  
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead  

Where you'll be working 
Join the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) team at Westmead Hospital, one of NSW’s leading healthcare facilities. You’ll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment committed to excellence in patient care and professional growth. (Currently operates from the Cumberland hospital campus)

• Be part of a respected hospital with a strong reputation for innovation

• Work alongside experienced professionals in Geriatric Medicine and Social Work

• Enjoy a culture that values collaboration, learning, and evidence-based practice

• Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

• Contribute to improving outcomes for older patients transitioning from hospital to home

What you'll be doing 
As the Level 3 Social Work Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the TACP Social Work team and ensuring timely, effective services for patients and families.

• Lead and supervise social work staff and students, fostering professional growth

• Oversee complex psychosocial assessments and provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service planning and evaluation

• Deliver psychosocial interventions including counselling, advocacy, and crisis support

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

Ready to make a real impact in aged care? Join NSW Health and help us shape the future of patient care. Apply today and be part of something bigger!

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

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in the delivery of social work services in Aged Care and or Rehabilitation, in a hospital or community setting, with demonstrated high level skills in psychosocial assessments, adjustment to illness / disability, new diagnosis, Elder abuse, Guardianship matters, NDIS and complex patients and familial presentations.

2. Experience in leadership, including experience in staff and/or student supervision.

3. Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills, and high-level computer literacy, and understanding of developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.

4. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stake holders throughout all organisational levels.

5. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.

6. Current Driver’s licence valid in Australia and Participation in the After Hours Crisis on Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID:  REQ625938
Applications Close:  29th January 2026

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact  Gayatri Noor – gayatri.noor@health.nsw.gov.au Phone 8890 6699
  Annette Jones Annette.Jones@health.nsw.gov.au – phone 88382110