Social Worker - Cancer Care (Level 1-2)

About the role

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is recruiting a Social Worker for its Cancer Care Team (Level 1-2) in Darlinghurst. This is a full-time, maximum-term contract until December 2027, working Monday to Friday. The role provides specialist social work services to cancer patients (mainly head and neck and radiation oncology) and their families, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Key responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, risk management, counselling and practical support to patients and families
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, take part in case discussions and coordinate safe discharge planning and referrals to community services
• Advocate for patients and carers, including applications through NDIS and NCAT Guardianship where required
• Contribute to service development through supervision, quality improvement, education, research, student supervision and the social work on-call roster
• Maintain accurate documentation, comply with policies and legislation and keep up with professional development

Required profile

• Degree-qualified Social Worker eligible for AASW membership, with clinical experience in a tertiary hospital or healthcare setting
• Experience supporting cancer patients, including psychosocial assessment, counselling, psycho-education, advocacy, case management and discharge planning
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, grief and loss and short-term solution-focused approaches
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and to engage with stakeholders
• Organised, with good time management, clinical documentation and computer literacy
• Willingness to take part in a 24-hour crisis on-call service
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or an Australia visa with work rights; visa sponsorship is not available

What we offer

• Pay of $79,419 to $113,301 plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Fitness Passport, discounted private health and cultural recognitions
• Smooth transfer of qualifying service and leave entitlements for staff coming from NSW Health

Applications close on 13 November 2026; shortlisting starts immediately. Apply with a resume and a brief cover letter, and the role is not open to recruitment agencies.