Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker

6 days ago

Darlinghurst, New South WalesAUD $116,892 - $120,680Full TimePalliative Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St Vincent's Health Australia as a Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker in United States. Job Description: Role title: Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker Role type: Permanent, full time Role grade: Social Worker, level 3 Department and location: Sacred Heart, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $116,892.00 - $120,680.

Key Responsibilities

Provide care through biopsychosocial and risk assessments to guide care planning, and facilitation of end-of.

Provide individual and family counselling for adjustment to illness, end of life concerns, grief and loss, r.

Manage complex cases and coordinate care, including discharge planning, referrals, advocacy (e.

Provide clinical leadership through supervision, education, and contribution to quality improvement and serv.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: AUD $116,892 - $120,680

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join St Vincent's Health Australia as a Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker.

Key Skills

Palliative careSocial workBiopsychosocial assessmentRisk assessmentEnd-of-life careAdvance care planningBereavement supportCounsellingCase managementDischarge planningAdvocacyMultidisciplinary team collaborationClinical leadershipCrisis interventionPsychosocial assessment

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work and be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Demonstrated clinical experience in a hospital setting and a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are essential.

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Position Insights

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at St Vincent's Health Australia is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

St Vincent's Health Australia lists compensation for this physician position at $117k to $121k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Darlinghurst, New South Wales.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative care, Social work, Biopsychosocial assessment, Risk assessment, End-of-life care, Advance care planning, Bereavement support, Counselling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Social Worker will deliver high-quality palliative care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients through comprehensive assessments and clinical support. They will also manage complex cases, coordinate care, and provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team environme...

Benefits package: Salary packaging, Fitness Passport, Discounted private health insurance, Financial support for educational development, Scholarship programs, Paid study leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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