This is a Social Worker role with NSW Health based in Sydney, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Social Worker role at NSW Health Allied Health - Every step of the way – Short Film Allied health: Every step of the way on Vimeo Manage complex psychosocial needs, build coordinated care pathways, and support people with intellectual disability to achieve better health outcomes Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour Hours Per Week: 20 Location: Within the Westmead Hospital Precinct Where you'll be working You’ll be an integral part of the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team (SIDHT) in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) - a new outpatient service designed to improve health outcomes for adults with intellectual disability and complex medical needs. The team provides holistic assessment, coordinated care planning, and specialist input to address unmet or unresolved health issues. By working closely with hospitals, GPs, and community providers, the service helps people access the care they need and ensures their health concerns are recognised, understood, and managed effectively. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District, you’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that’s expanding specialist services and driving change across one of Australia’s most diverse and fast-growing communities. Here, your expertise will help shape a developing service that makes a real difference — giving people with intellectual disability better access to quality healthcare and a stronger voice in their own care. Grow with us. Be part of something new, bold, and meaningful. What This Role Will Offer You An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment Flexible working arrangements may be able to be negotiated Be part of a new clinical service within WSLHD with an opportunity to improve health outcomes for people with an intellectual Disability in WSLHD 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 Fitness Passport – permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up to this program which offers access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW at an extremely competitive price https://www.fitnesspassport.com.au/ Paid Maternity and Parental Leave Paid study Leave Potential transfer of leave/long service to other eligible public sector organisations 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: Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Registration in line with Award requirements: Membership of the AASW Selection Criteria Relevant qualifications as a Social worker and eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Extensive post graduate clinical experience providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for consumers and their families. Ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved consumer care and outcomes. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and services evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff. Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of social work practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of intellectual disability informed care and its applications when working with consumers and families/carers. Requisition ID: REQ619620 Applications Close: 8 February 2026 Need more information? Discover more about the application process. 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 Vanessa Colusso on Vanessa.Colusso@health.nsw.gov.au or 0448 722 918. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Managing psychosocial needs Providing holistic assessment Collaborating with healthcare providers Key Strengths ⚕️ Social Work Clinical Experience Communication Skills Quality Improvement Multidisciplinary Teamwork Reasoning Skills A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
