This is a Social Worker Level 3 - CAR T Cell Therapy role with Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) based in Sydney, NSW, AU Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Role Seniority - senior More about the Social Worker Level 3 - CAR T Cell Therapy role at Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Senior clinical role in advanced cellular therapy Work with complex haematology patients & families Lead psychosocial care in a tertiary hospital Deliver advanced oncology social work within CAR T Cell Therapy at a leading tertiary hospital. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 09/04/2027) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $58.99 - $60.86 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Location: Westmead Hospital Where you'll be working Based at Westmead Hospital, you will join a nationally recognised tertiary referral centre delivering cutting-edge CAR T Cell Therapy within Haematology services. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of cellular immunotherapy, supporting patients and families navigating highly complex, life-changing treatment pathways. Work within a specialist Haematology and CAR T multidisciplinary team Join a highly skilled and supportive Social Work Department Engage in complex inpatient and outpatient oncology care Be part of a research-active, innovation-driven health service Access professional development and supervision aligned with AASW standards What You'll Be Doing As a Level 3 Senior Clinician, you will provide expert psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and counselling to patients undergoing CAR T Cell Therapy and their families. You Will Deliver comprehensive social work services across inpatient and outpatient settings Manage high-acuity and complex presentations including grief, trauma, guardianship, child protection and end-of-life care Exercise independent clinical judgement in assessment, intervention and consultancy Contribute to program development, quality improvement and clinical research initiatives Provide supervision, education and specialist consultation to staff and students You will thrive in a fast-paced oncology environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining compassionate, patient-centred care. About You You are an experienced, resilient and highly skilled Social Worker with strong oncology or acute hospital experience. You Will Demonstrate Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for membership with the AASW Advanced clinical skills in crisis intervention, counselling and complex case management Experience working with serious illness, disability, grief and bereavement Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and communication capability Ability to work autonomously with high-level reasoning and problem-solving skills Commitment to supervision, professional growth and quality improvement Willingness to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Service Class C Driver’s Licence Join a team that makes a difference If you are ready to take the next step in senior clinical social work and contribute to innovative cancer therapy services, we encourage you to apply. Apply now and join NSW Health in delivering world-class care to the communities we serve. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work Registration: Eligibility of Australian Association of Social Work Selection Criteria Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in social work assessment, crisis intervention and counselling with patient and their families in both an inpatient and outpatient settings, with relevant demonstrated skills relevant to coping with illness, disability and bereavement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes. Sound knowledge of developmental frameworks and the impact of chronic illness, disability, treatment, bereavement and hospitalisation on patients and family. Well-developed time management skills, ability to work with minimum supervision, excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families and stakeholders within the health environment. Commitment to professional supervision, building professional skills and capacity, and willingness to seek appropriate guidance and direction. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff. Participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service and Class C Driver’s License. Requisition ID: REQ632788 Applications Close: 15th March 2026 Need more information? Discover more about the application process. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Nadine Macbeth on [email protected] People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. S-DNI Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Delivering comprehensive social work services ⚖️ Managing high-acuity presentations Contributing to program development Key Strengths Crisis intervention ️ Counselling Complex case management Multidisciplinary collaboration Quality improvement initiatives Research participation A Final Note: This is a role with Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) not with Hatch.