Head of Social Work
- Salary Classification Social Worker Level 6 Yr 1-2
- Remuneration: $76.53 - $78.42 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options
- Degree qualification in Social Work with eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including demonstrated compliance with AASW professional standards and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading healthcare services, including strategic planning, operational management, performance improvement and change management
- Demonstrated knowledge of acute healthcare social work, including patient flow, care coordination, discharge planning, aged care, guardianship, NDIS and complex care needs
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams through supervision, performance management, coaching, workforce planning and professional development
- Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to promote culturally safe practice, support Aboriginal staff and build effective community partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and effectively manage financial, workforce and service resources
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6 October 2026
For further information about this role please contact Julie Steffner Julie.Steffner@health.nsw.gov.au
We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.
We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.
We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.
In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:
- On-site parking
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
- Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
- Gender neutral parental leave
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This role requires the successful applicant to:
- Have unlimited working rights in Australia
- Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
- Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role
