Level 3 Senior Social Worker - Adolescent Medicine

• Lead complex psychosocial work in a specialist adolescent service

• Grow your advanced clinical practice in a major tertiary hospital

• Support young people and families through high‑impact interventions

Make a lasting impact by delivering expert psychosocial care for adolescents and families in a dynamic acute healthcare environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time  
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3   
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum  
Hours Per Week: 38 
Location: Westmead Hospital  

Where you'll be working
Join the Adolescent Medicine team at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District—a collaborative, innovative and diverse workforce committed to exceptional patient‑centred care. You’ll work alongside experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals delivering specialised services to young people with complex health and psychosocial needs.

You will enjoy:

• A supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on best‑practice adolescent health

• Access to professional development, clinical supervision and specialty training

• A culture that values collaboration, compassion and excellence in care

• Strong leadership that fosters growth and wellbeing

• Opportunities to contribute to service development and education initiatives

   

What you'll be doing 
As a Senior Level 3 Social Worker, you’ll apply advanced clinical expertise to provide high‑level psychosocial assessment, counselling and case coordination for adolescents accessing specialist services, as well as Women’s and Children’s Health clients when required. You will work autonomously, provide consultative expertise, and support high‑risk and complex cases across the hospital.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver complex psychosocial assessments and interventions for adolescents and families

• Provide specialist consultation on challenging clinical, psychosocial and medico‑legal matters

• Deliver Maudsley‑based family therapy and evidence‑informed treatment for eating disorders

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

• Provide education, supervision and contribute to clinical governance and service improvement

   

Ready to join us?

At NSW Health, you’ll find a workplace committed to careers with purpose, flexible work options, professional growth and a strong sense of belonging.
Apply now and help shape brighter futures for young people and families in Western Sydney.

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 clinical experience in adolescent mental health, Women’s and Children’s Health issues including child protection, domestic violence, bereavement counselling, therapeutic and crisis interventions and knowledge of family therapy principles.

2. Demonstrated experience in staff and/or student supervision.

3. Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.

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

5. Demonstrated excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.

6. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.

7. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.

8. Participation in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID: REQ636522
Applications Close: 18th March 2026  

 
Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact at Cassandra Barducci at Cassandra.Barducci@health.nsw.gov.au