Job Details
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Cessnock Community Health
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 2 March 2026
Where You'll Be Working
This role is based at Cessnock House, located on the grounds of Cessnock Hospital, and forms part of the Lower Hunter Social Work team within Hunter New England Local Health District. You will work closely with local youth and community partners through the Cessnock Youth Interagency, ensuring coordinated, wrap‐around support for young families in the region. This is a job‐share position offering flexibility while remaining embedded within a connected and supportive multidisciplinary network.
About The Role
The Young Parents Social Worker provides supportive, strengths‐based case management to young parents across the Cessnock LGA. This is primarily a home‐visiting service focused on building safe, stable and nurturing home environments, supporting parenting capacity and family wellbeing, conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, delivering evidence‐informed interventions, and linking families with appropriate health, education and community services.
You will work autonomously while maintaining strong professional collaboration with internal teams and external agencies to ensure continuity of care. This Level 3 position requires independent clinical judgement, the ability to manage complex situations, and confidence in working within community‐based settings.
Support & Professional Environment
Although the role requires a high level of independence, you will be well supported by:
* Your job share partner
* The Head of Discipline (Social Work)
* The broader Lower Hunter Social Work team
* Regular supervision and professional development opportunities
About You
You are a confident, self‐directed Social Worker who thrives in community settings. You are comfortable working independently, making sound clinical decisions, and managing competing priorities.
* Strong assessment and case management skills
* Ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships
* Trauma‐informed and family‐centred approach
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Sound professional judgement and ethical practice
Requirements
* Bachelor of Social Work (or equivalent) providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel for home visits
What We Can Offer
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work‐life balance
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well‐being – discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, 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. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How To Apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders, patients and their parents or guardians.
Contact Information
For role related queries or questions contact Estelle Alsop on .
EEO Statement
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 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. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Please contact for confidential support.
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