Head of Social Work

Permanent Full-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

Salary Classification Social Worker Level 6 Yr 1-2
Remuneration: $76.53 - $78.42per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

About you

Degree qualification in Social Work with eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including demonstrated compliance with AASW professional standards and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
Demonstrated experience leading healthcare services, including strategic planning, operational management, performance improvement and change management
Demonstrated knowledge of acute healthcare social work, including patient flow, care coordination, discharge planning, aged care, guardianship, NDIS and complex care needs
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams through supervision, performance management, coaching, workforce planning and professional development
Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to promote culturally safe practice, support Aboriginal staff and build effective community partnerships
Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and effectively manage financial, workforce and service resources

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6 October 2026

For further information about this role please contact Julie Steffner Julie.Steffner@health.nsw.gov.au

Why work for Calvary?

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

On-site parking
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
Gender neutral parental leave

Join our Team today!

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This role requires the successful applicant to:

Have unlimited working rights in Australia
Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role

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