Social Worker

Job Description:

Role title: Social Worker (Level 1-2)

Role type: Max term contract, full time (Until June 2027)

Shift details: Monday to Friday Position

Department and location: Social Work, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $79,419.00 to $113,301.00 + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Max-Term, Full-time position based at St Vincent’s Hospital until June 2027, supporting both inpatient and community palliative care patients. Provide social work interventions as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering person-centred, holistic end-of-life care

• Participate in the 24-hour on-call social work crisis service, offering timely emotional and practical support to patients and their families during critical situations outside of regular hours

• Undertake psychosocial and risk assessments to support and address the emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs of patients and their families

• Work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health staff to support care coordination and end-of-life planning such as providing information and access to relevant government and non-government services.

• Provide therapeutic counselling, advocacy, and support to patients, families, and carers experiencing grief, loss, or distress

• Engage in professional development activities, contribute to team learning, and participate in quality improvement initiatives aligned with best practices in palliative care and the mission of St Vincent’s Hospital

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and a Full Class C Drivers License

• Experience working in healthcare or related settings, ideally with exposure to palliative care, end-of-life, or chronic illness. Understanding of the emotional, social, and spiritual challenges faced by patients and families in these contexts

• Demonstrated skills in psychosocial assessment, casework, counselling, and facilitating practical support and advocacy for individuals with complex needs

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, contribute to shared care planning, and communicate sensitively and professionally with patients, families, and health professionals

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and ethical, person-centred care

• Willingness to participate in the on-call crisis roster and support patients and families in times of acute need

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income

• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes

• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives

• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre

• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care

• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships

• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

• Coming from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 1st September 2026.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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