Social Worker Team Leader

Social Work Team Leader Level 3 - Kogarah Hospital 

• Part Time Permanent opportunity 
• No On-call, after hours or weekend work
• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

This position has operational accountability for the inpatient Palliative Care Unit (PCU) and Community Palliative Care Team (CPCT) Social Work team at Calvary Health Care Kogarah (CHCK) and reports operationally and professionally to the Department Head. 

The Team Leader will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the team across CHCK and facilitate the implementation of high levels of clinical expertise in order to provide high quality care to patients/clients and their carers consistent with Calvary and relevant NSW Ministry of Health and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context.

About you:

• Qualifications in accordance with Sub-Schedule A of the NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2022 for Social Worker and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers including demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Extensive clinical experience within palliative care, oncology, aged care or other end of life clinical area in a health care setting Demonstrated ability to provide high-level guidance, leadership, and strategic management of staff, resources, and services, with a strong focus on building team capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes while applying evidence-based practice to enhance clinical outcomes within the designated area. 
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.
• A current drivers’ licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and eligible for Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and Aged Care Banning Order Check

For further information please contact Erick Rojas, Social Work Head of Department on 0295533***/***********@health.nsw.gov.au 

Application closing date: 21/08/2026

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella