Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 30 April 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: 116892 - 120680 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ662589
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 13 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Silove on natalie.silove@health.nsw.gov.au
The Child Development Unit at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is currently recruiting a part-time Senior Social Worker to join this highly skilled, specialist assessment service. This is a maternity relief position.
The Child Development Unit (CDU) is a multidisciplinary team providing diagnostic and assessment services for children aged 0 – 16 years presenting with complex developmental disorders, including intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated co‐morbidities.
Responsibilities
* Provide counselling and telephone triage.
* Manage intake processes.
* Deliver independent case management and professional assessments.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Support families in transitioning to appropriate community‐based supports and intervention services.
Qualifications
* Eligibility for AASW membership with significant post‐graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context.
* Substantial post‐graduate experience in social work practice with children and their families.
* Well‐developed knowledge of the psycho‐social challenges facing families with a child with developmental disabilities and sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families.
* Significant post‐graduate experience in a variety of social work interventions/modalities including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management, counselling, group work.
* Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical supervision, professional education activities, service planning, and quality improvement activities.
* Capacity to share after hours and weekend on‐call duties.
* Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems.
Benefits
* Flexible work opportunities.
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits.
* Accrued days off (ADOs).
* Fitness passport.
* Employee assistance program (EAP).
Child Safe Standards
We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
EEO & Visa Requirements
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience.
* Responses to the following questions:
* Eligibility for AASW membership with significant post‐graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context.
* Substantial post‐graduate experience in social work practice with children and their families.
* A well‐developed knowledge of the psycho‐social challenges facing families with a child with developmental disabilities and a sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families.
* Significant post‐graduate experience in a variety of social work interventions/modalities including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management, counselling, group work.
* Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical supervision, professional education activities, service planning, and quality improvement activities.
* Capacity to share after hours and weekend on‐call duties.
* Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
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