Social Worker Team Leader - Transitional Aged Care Service, Calvary Health Care Kogarah

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Temporary, parental leave, part time, 32 hours per week
• Remuneration $56.68 - $58.52
• Please apply via the Calvary People Platform
• Application closing date: 19/01/2026

About the role:

The SW Team Leader will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the team across TACS and CHCK and facilitate the implementation of high levels of clinical expertise in order to provide high quality care to patients/clients and their carers consistent with Calvary, NSW Ministry of Health and relevant South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context

About You:

• Qualifications in accordance with Sub-Schedule A of the NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022 for Social Worker and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers including demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Extensive clinical experience within Social Work rehabilitation and aged care in a community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes while applying evidence-based practice to enhance clinical outcomes within the designated area. 
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level guidance, leadership, and strategic management of staff, resources, and services, with a strong focus on building team capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah

For further information please contact Veronika Males Transitional Aged Care Service Manager on 95533 139 or veronika.males@health.nsw.gov.au 

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella