Social Worker - Palliative Care
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Job Description:
Role Title: Social Worker Palliative Care
Role Type: Permanent Full-time
Role Grade: Social Work Level 1/2
Department and Location: Social Work St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst
Salary: $ 73427- $ 104752 p.a Super Salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About the Role:
Permanent Full-time position based at St Vincents Hospital 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 Vincents 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.
Why Work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program to make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
About the Hospital:
In this role you will be based at St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care AIDS/HIV respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health
Pre-employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
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 10 October 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the role and address each of the criteria.
Further information please contact
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents 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.
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Employment Type
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