Overview
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Reference number: REQ626375
Occupation: Social Worker
Work type: Part-Time
Location: Sydney - Greater West
Salary: $116,892 - $120,680
Closing date: 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30/06/202) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Location (facility): Cranebrook Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ626375
Applications Close: 15/02/2026
What you will bring to the role
* Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Applicant must be female. (Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW))
* Extensive recent experience in the provision of clinical services with a complex caseload, requiring advanced casework, counselling and practice skills, and demonstrated experience in working with domestic violence, post-natal depression, child protection issues, low risk suicide and child development
* Experience working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. It is essential that the successful applicant has a high level of cultural competence and experience working with Aboriginal communities
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision
* Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report on services, including identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice across psychosocial and multidisciplinary service delivery
* Ability to practice within a Primary Health Care framework, including evidence informed interventions (such as group work/family therapy), building effective partnerships, record keeping and continuous improvement
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management and computer skills
* Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD
Benefits
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
About NBMLHD
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people's homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Job details
The Building Strong Foundations (BSF) Program aims to maintain, improve and promote the optimal health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children aged 0–5 years, their families and communities. The Social Worker will provide a high quality, culturally safe social work service to children and families engaged with the BSF Program and Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service. The role requires the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with clients and members of the Aboriginal community, and a willingness to actively participate in community consultation and development activities in line with BSF Service Standards.
If you're driven to support those who need it most, this is your chance to step into a role that truly matters. Apply now!
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Ann Buhler at JoAnn.Buhler@health.nsw.gov.au
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