Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1, $2,007.58 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Gateway Centre
Requisition ID: REQ601551
Applications Close: Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 11:59 pm
At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care, better health for everyone.
This Social Work Child and Family service position is a unique opportunity, in a positive and supported working environment, to learn and/or further develop your person centered and trauma informed therapeutic Social Work counselling skills and provide counselling services to and work alongside parents, children and families. This position really allows you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and families of the Central Coast Community.
In this position you will be guaranteed to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be invaluable and central to your Social Work practice as you move forward with your Social Work career in whatever direction it takes you.
About the Role
This permanent full time position will work within a dedicated interdisciplinary team primarily based at Gosford Community Health Centre, located in the Gateway Centre, Gosford. From time to time, the position will also work from other CCLHD Community Health Facilities.
Your role will involve delivering social work services to children and their families, aiming to achieve optimal health outcomes. Key responsibilities include conducting psycho-social assessments, providing therapeutic Social Work counselling services that work to support children, parents and families to foster healthy and secure relationships and improve overall family functioning.
The position encompasses activities such as case coordination, individual and family counselling/therapy, group work, and facilitating referrals to partner services that meet the families identified needs. It also involves collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues and senior managers within CCLHD Child and Family Health service and the active contribution to service development, evaluation, and provides education to staff and students.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
* You have tertiary qualifications in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number) and a demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to the Social Worker Level 1/2 - Child and Family Health position.
* You have a strong interest in advancing your therapeutic counselling skills, working collaboratively with parents and families through brief or longer-term individual, family interventions, and group work.
* You have an understanding of psycho-social and attachment issues relevant to child development.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
* Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
* Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Linda Crawshaw
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
* Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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