Social Worker

HammondCare

Social Worker role providing comprehensive services in palliative care and mental health at HammondCare. Flexible and energetic candidates preferred for this immediate start position in Wahroonga.

Posted 7/15/2026part-timeWahroonga • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing social work interventions, including psychosocial assessment, counselling, and advocacy, within palliative care and mental health settings. Committed to professional development and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

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Tertiary Qualification In Social WorkExperience In Palliative CareExperience In Mental Health ServicesEffective Interpersonal And Communication SkillsKnowledge Of Community Services And Referral Systems

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCounsellingAdvocacyService LiaisonComplex Discharge Planning

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationTime ManagementFlexibilityEmpathyAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility For AASW Membership

Industry Keywords

Palliative CareMental HealthCommunity HealthMulti-Disciplinary TeamsHammondCare Mission In ActionMACNDISACAS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

We are urgently seeking flexible and energetic social workers, preferably with experience in palliative care and/or mental health, to work across our health care services both on the ward and in the community.
This Casual Level 1-2 role is for immediate start at Neringah Hospital (Wahroonga) on a part-time basis until the end of August 2026, with additional work later in the year across our locations in Northern Sydney.
This immediate role will be part-time casual at 1-3 days weekly and must be available to work on Fridays.
The role will operate within our integrated specialist Multi-Disciplinary Teams in Palliative Care (inpatient and community) and Older Persons Mental Health (inpatient only).
You will also participate as a member of the HammondCare Social Work team.
The role will be embedded within our integrated multi-disciplinary teams and includes clinical and professional social work supervision.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
Current working rights in Australia ie citizenship, permanent residency or appropriate working visa.
Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Mission in Action.
Knowledge, skills and experience in providing a broad range of social work interventions including psychosocial assessment, counselling, advocacy and service liaison, problem solving, complex discharge planning etc.
Experience providing a comprehensive range of Social Work Services in a community health or hospital setting – preference for palliative care / life limiting illness, and/or mental health services.
Knowledge of relevant community services / supports and referral systems including MAC, NDIS, ACAS etc.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including clear, concise communication using a variety of media (written, verbal and digital).
Demonstrated self-motivation and skills in effective time management, prioritising competing work commitments, and managing and responding to demanding situations.
Flexibility, empathy and adaptability.
Ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with the internal multidisciplinary team and external service providers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to ongoing professional development, learning opportunities and professional supervision.
Willingness to travel and work between HammondCare’s sites and services as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-leading remuneration
Additional training & career development opportunities
Reward and Recognition Program
Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung