Senior Social Work Clinician - Obstetrics and ChildrenHunter New England Local Health District – Metford NSWEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker - Level 3Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + superannuation + salary packagingHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ******Location: Maitland HospitalApplications Close: Sunday 4th January ****About UsThe New Maitland Hospital, located in the rapidly growing suburb of Metford, offers modern facilities, easy access to the Hunter Expressway and M1, and the chance to work in one of the region's most vibrant and supportive clinical environments.You will be joining the Maitland Social Work team, a passionate, highly skilled group providing essential services across the Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Maternity, Child Protection, and Medical/Surgical wards.
We pride ourselves on a culture built around teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect.
Our Social Work team is deeply connected to the broader Lower Hunter Social Work Services, with strong ties to our colleagues at Cessnock, Kurri Kurri and Dungog.
Here, you'll find a workplace where people look out for each other, share knowledge willingly, and celebrate success – big and small.About the RoleWe are excited to offer a new and impactful Social Work position focused on Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and Child Protection – strengthening our service profile and providing essential therapeutic and assessment support to women, children, and families receiving care at Maitland Hospital.
In this role, you will deliver crisis intervention to obstetric and paediatric patients, conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and provide clear, timely recommendations that guide care planning and intervention.You'll work closely with our established Maternity Social Worker and Child Protection Social Worker, contributing to a coordinated and supportive approach for vulnerable families.
The role also involves advocating for safe, patient-centred outcomes and ensuring cohesive support across multidisciplinary teams.
As a newly created position, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape and develop the role from the ground up, with full guidance and encouragement from your Site Senior and the wider Social Work team.About YouYou are an enthusiastic and dedicated Social Worker with a strong foundation in core social work practice, including crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and case management.
You communicate clearly and compassionately, work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and bring professionalism, sensitivity, and sound judgement to every interaction.
Experience in health settings – particularly Obstetrics, Paediatrics, or Child Protection – is highly valued, as is confidence working with vulnerable children and families or managing complex psychosocial situations.While not all experience is essential and many skills can be learned with support, what matters most is your commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, your ability to adapt within a fast-paced clinical environment, your collaborative approach to teamwork, and your genuine desire to continue growing and learning in the role.RequirementsBachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)Why Work for Us?
At Maitland Hospital and across HNELHD, your growth and wellbeing matter.
You will receive:Comprehensive orientation including shadowing, structured onboarding and regular check-insSupport and guidance from the Maitland Social Work Site SeniorAccess to My Health Learning modules and internal trainingOpportunities for specialised education in Obstetrics, Paediatrics and Child ProtectionEncouragement to attend workshops, external seminars and conferencesA supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions and is invested in your successYou'll be working in a modern hospital environment that supports innovation, reflection and continuous service improvement.
This is your chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children, families and women in the Hunter region.Additional InformationTo be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.How to ApplyClick apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care.Extensive experience in Social Work practice & demonstrated ability and understanding of child protection case management.Information for ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
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