NeuroSurgical Social Worker and Post Mortem Liaison Officer

• Shape patient care across wards with expert social work leadership

• Mentor staff and students while advancing clinical excellence

• Make a real difference in families’ lives during critical moments

Lead high-level social work interventions, consult across teams, and support families in critical situations

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 28/08/26)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital

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Where you'll be working 
The Neurosurgical and Post Mortem Liaison Social Work position is responsible for providing a high standard of care to patients and families attending Westmead Hospital. You will be working in a supportive department with a positive team culture which values professional, personal and career development. 

Minutes from Parramatta CBD, the local area is home to heritage sites, beautiful parks and waterways. Currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment program, Westmead Hospital, together with its partners, will be one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia. 

What you'll be doing 
The position is based in the Critical Care and Surgery Team at Westmead. This is a team of 11 social workers providing coverage to the areas of Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Specialty Surgery, Huntington's Disease and Renal Services. The team also includes the District Post Mortem Liaison Officer position. 

Whilst allocated to provide clinical coverage to the Neurosurgical ward, Close Observation Unit for Neurosurgery and Trauma and holds the District Post Mortem Liaison Officer portfolio, there are opportunities to broaden your skill development as part of team cover and through After Hours Crisis On Call work. 

What this role and WSLHD Allied Health will offer you: 

• An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment. 

• Ongoing education and development including regular clinical supervision, monthly staff development sessions to enhance clinical practice and opportunities for external education and training. 

• Opportunities to lead and be involved with research, with established partnerships with universities and a WSLHD Professor of Allied Health 

Programs and learning opportunities for Allied Health staff funded by WSLHD include:  

FLASH Allied Health leadership program: a program specific to WSLHD which offers Allied Health specific leadership development https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Education-Portal/Professional-Development/flash 

Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM): a course for staff leading projects to provide them with the knowledge, skills and structure to effectively manage change 

sparQ: Empowering safety and quality excellence through leadership and development at WSLHD https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Quality-Patient-Safety/sparq

Other benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:   

• Salary Packaging Scheme - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.   

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access    

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave   

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

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

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated clinical experience in counselling, case management for patients/families with illness adjustment, complex discharge issues, end of life care and bereavement support.

2. Demonstrated experience in staff and 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: REQ595875  
Applications Close: 2^nd November 2025

 
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• 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 Christine Vo on 0437 764 343 or email Christine.Vo@health.nsw.gov.au