Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 4
Remuneration: $131,585 - $134,775 p.a plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678783
Applications Close: 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
Position Title: Team Leader Allied Health Social Care, TFT up to November 2027 - The Forensic Hospital Malabar, Justice Health
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The Team Leader Allied Health Social Care is a senior allied health (Social Work) leadership position, responsible for the operational oversight, supervision, consultation and training for the Allied Health Social Care multidisciplinary stream in the Forensic Hospital.
The Allied Health Social Care multidisciplinary stream will focus on addressing social determinants of health such as; housing, legal matters and welfare. This stream will also promote advocacy for patients and will include the Peer Worker positions within the Forensic Hospital
The Team Leader Allied Health Social Care will participate in the development of social work services in the Forensic Hospital and use their experience as a skilled social worker to lead comprehensive social work services to patients and their families/carers. This position will maintain a small clinical load.
Essential Criteria
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This position requires a Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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Employment screening including a National Criminal Record and Working with Children check will be required.
Our Location, Team, and Service
The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.
A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.
While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.
To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:
Work for the Forensic Hospital — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Why work with us — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake date will be 7-18 September 2026.
Salary and Benefits
Your salary plus superanuation is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:
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Access to salary packaging benefits.
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A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (if full-time)
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Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
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Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
Diversity and Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.
This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
