Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1/2
Remuneration: 76364 - 108943 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ661387
Applications Close: Midnight on 25 May 2026
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At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
The Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network Aboriginal Health Directorate is committed to supporting your professional growth and development. You will be joining a growing workforce that is creating change and strengthening culturally responsive care for Aboriginal Children and families.
This is an exciting new position supporting children, young people and their families accessing care across the new wards at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams as well as with the broader Social Work Department. The Social Work Department is committed to providing best practice care and support to children, young people and their families as well to the ongoing development of a positive work place and learning culture
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access.
What you'll be doingThe primary focus of the position is to provide a comprehensive social work service to children, young people, and their families who are referred from the relevant clinical area. This includes the provision of psychosocial assessment, counselling, and advocacy. The service incorporates individual, family, and group work, as well as program development. The social worker is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Eligibility for AASW membership preferably with post graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context.
* Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, assessment and counselling and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
* Understanding of the issues facing children and their families when confronted with illness and disability and possessing knowledge of the relevant community support services.
* Demonstrated capacity to build professional and therapeutic relationships.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills
* Capacity to share after hours and weekend on call duties.
* Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the 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.
Additional Information:
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.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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