Senior Social Work - Inpatient

💼 Advanced clinical role managing complex inpatient cases
🧠 Lead practice, supervision and quality improvement
🤝 Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is a dynamic, growing healthcare facility within Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering high quality care to a diverse and vibrant community. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive Social Work team committed to excellence, innovation and patient-centred outcomes.

• Work within a highly experienced and multidisciplinary team
• Access ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
• Be part of a values driven, inclusive and supportive culture
• Contribute to innovative models of care and service delivery
• Engage with a diverse patient population and complex presentations

What you'll be doing 
As a Senior Social Worker Level 3, you will deliver advanced clinical services to patients, families and carers, applying high level reasoning and operating with autonomy in complex situations.

• Provide expert social work assessment, intervention and consultation
• Lead clinical initiatives, service planning and quality improvement
• Supervise and mentor staff and students in line with AASW standards
• Deliver education and support to multidisciplinary teams
• Manage complex matters including safeguarding, crisis and loss

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 Criteria

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

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated high level clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.

2. Demonstrated experience in using advanced practice skills to provide high quality comprehensive assessments and care planning for cases in child protection, domestic violence, NDIS, guardianship matters, sudden loss and deterioration.

3. Demonstrated understanding of the challenges in accessing health services/navigating the health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Refugees and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client groups.

4. Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education with experience in staff and/or student supervision.

5. Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.

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

7. Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.

8. Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID: REQ654384
Applications Close: 5th May 2026  

 
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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 Andrea Pagella on 0447831431 or Andrea.Pagella@health.nsw.gov.au