Social Work Team Leader

Royal North Shore Social Work Department is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated social worker to join the Social Work Department at Royal North Shore Hospital. The position is located within our Cancer services Team, working with patients, their families and carers. You will be part of a large, dedicated and highly skilled department working with culturally and socially diverse patients and their families. If you're ready to thrive in a collaborative environment that values your professional growth and dedication, we invite you to apply and be part of something truly significant. Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 4 Remuneration : $2,424.83 - $2,483.61 per week Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Who we are We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like‑minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence‑based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling. Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employees and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment free from aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Royal North Shore Hospital What you'll be doing Lead and guide a Social Work service to patients, clients, consumers and their family/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with NSLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. This position is responsible for providing professional leadership and team management to a team of Social Workers within the RNSH Social Work Department. As part of the Social Work Management Team, the position is also responsible for the coordination of comprehensive clinical social work service, providing leadership in quality activities, resource management and clinical supervision of the team. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria Consistently demonstrate behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrate these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them. Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with minimum experience as a level 2, including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics. Extensive post‑graduate experience working as a Social Worker across a range of clinical areas in a health setting, including a demonstrated understanding of complex health conditions and the impact on patient well‑being. Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, leadership and management of a Social Work team. Demonstrated advanced communication skills (both written and oral) and demonstrated competence in the use of electronic information systems. Excellent negotiation, complex decision‑making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage stressful situations; ability to work unsupervised and apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature across a team. Comprehensive understanding and demonstrated social work experience in the social and emotional needs of clients diagnosed with life‑limiting illness and the application of evidence‑based practice within Social Work. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Sandra Barr‑Lynch on Sandra.Barr‑ This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 22 January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr