Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker

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Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Base: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00; bonus/equity: not...
Not specified
Degree in social work
Aasw membership eligibility
Clinical experience in tertiary hospital
St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker to provide specialized care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other community members at Sacred Heart, St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. The role requires clinical expertise in palliative care, strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, and the ability to manage complex cases in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job Summary

  • The role delivers high-quality palliative care social work specifically to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a tertiary hospital setting.
  • Candidates must demonstrate deep cultural understanding and expertise in critical areas such as domestic violence, child protection, and the coronial process.
  • St Vincent's Health Australia offers competitive benefits including salary packaging, discounted health insurance, and financial support for educational development.

Matching Summary

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St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker to provide specialized care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other community members at Sacred Heart, St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. The role requires clinical expertise in palliative care, strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, and the ability to manage complex cases in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Salary

Base: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in Social Work
  • AASW membership eligibility
  • Clinical experience in tertiary hospital
  • Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
  • Experience with end-of-life care and grief counseling
  • Expertise in NDIS and guardianship processes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with multidisciplinary teams
  • Leadership in quality improvement initiatives
  • Research project contribution skills
  • Ability to work on after-hours on-call roster

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work
  • AASW membership eligibility
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship
  • Tertiary hospital clinical experience
  • Completion of pre-employment immunisations

Work Rights

Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold valid work rights visa

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