Social Worker – Heart and Lung

Join to apply for the Social Worker – Heart and Lung role at St Vincent's Health Australia Role details: Title: Social Worker – Heart and Lung Type: Max-term, Full‑time until 31 October 2026 Grade: Level 1/2 Department and location: Social Work, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $73,427 – $104,752 p.a. + Super + Salary packaging Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not‑for‑profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857, our more than 30,000 healthcare professionals operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programmes. About The Role Provide a comprehensive social work service to patients, clients and families across the Heart–Lung Stream, including Cardiology 1 & 2, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Thoracic Medicine, Thoracic and Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Heart and Lung Transplant (inpatient and outpatient), with flexibility to work according to clinical demand and priority. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams within St Vincent’s Hospital and external agencies, providing consultation, liaison and advocacy while contributing to high‑quality, patient‑centred care. Deliver clinical assessments, counselling and complex discharge planning, supporting patients, families and carers, and providing clinical cover for colleagues as required. Assist with education for patients and staff, and contribute to quality improvement activities and research. Ensure ongoing professional growth by attending departmental professional development activities and clinical supervision. Participate in the 7‑day, after‑hours on‑call social work crisis roster. About You Hold a degree in Social Work and be eligible for AASW membership, with demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the role of social work in a tertiary hospital or health‑related setting. Clinical skills and knowledge in psychosocial assessment, counselling, therapeutic interventions, case management, advocacy and discharge planning. Understanding of and/or practical experience in crisis intervention, short‑term solution‑focused approaches and grief and loss support, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in high‑pressure environments. Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities, proficient computer skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to manage competing demands and liaise effectively across services. Capacity to contribute to research initiatives, quality improvement programmes and educational activities. Willingness and ability to participate in extended hours and on‑call service as required. Why Work at St Vincent’s? 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. Make a proportion of your salary tax‑free. Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programmes, paid study leave. About The Hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst, a busy inner‑city hospital in a beautiful location. It is surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife and nearby glorious beaches, and is a place of expert clinical care for at‑risk people. Closeness to universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on‑campus. Centers 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. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australian visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. 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. How To Apply The closing date for applications is 12 December 2025. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with “About You” as listed above. For more information, please contact 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 or get in contact at Code of Conduct View Code of Conduct Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr