Introduction Social Worker level 3 or 2 required o help country kids. This position sits within Child and Family Services within RFW and is responsible for the provision of evidence-informed, culturally responsive social work services to the children and families seen via the Paediatric Developmental Program (PDP). The role includes planning, assessment, formulation, intervention and discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This vacancy is offered on a full time fixed term basis till November 2026. Description The PDP is a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, and treatment program for children with concerns regarding their development, learning and emotional wellbeing. This is a specialist service delivered by multidisciplinary teams with expertise in supporting complex families, trauma-informed care, and family-centred practice. The program is free to families from rural and remote NSW who meet our specific eligibility criteria. The PDP supports these children and their families by offering services at our centre in Manly, in-community or through telecare. We also help families to connect with local services, and we liaise with their local schools. Our team of health professionals include paediatricians, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and orthoptics. We also have the added benefit of the onsite department of education’s Royal Far West school, who provide tailored educational programs to meet each child's individual needs. There is a continuum of skills and experience within the social workers employed by Royal Far West. Clinicians ideally demonstrate a level of practice characterised by expert clinical skills, reasoning, critical thinking, knowledge, and experience with service provision to meet complex client needs within contemporary practice. Within the supportive multidisciplinary team and discipline community, you will have access to regular individual and group supervision, professional development opportunities, with a range of supported career development pathways and opportunities in clinical, leadership, supervision, education, safety and quality and research. Skills And Experiences YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE will be dependent on whether you are applying for a Level 2 or Level 3 role, please refer to position descriptions on our website: www.royalfarwest.org.au/current-vacancies/ for details. OUR CULTURE: Royal Far West is a rewarding, inspiring, diverse and purpose driven workplace which aims to elevate and harness our people power to support the health and wellbeing of country children for generations to come. Our core values of Care, Connection, Passion, and Impact are integral to the organisation. Respecting and upholding these values enables us to maintain a positive, innovative and highly collaborative workplace culture. BENEFITS OFFERED Royal Far West has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work in the prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine. Our extensive benefits offered, include: Structured induction program Meaningful work where you are making a positive difference. You will be supporting children’s mental health, their wellbeing and helping them to build resilience. You will be able to focus on the practical work and clinical care, while our support team take care of the administration and service planning. Career and professional development opportunities : You will be given high-quality clinical supervision. All team members are supported to become accredited facilitators of the Tuning in to Kids, parent group program and the Seasons for Growth children’s group program. There are great opportunities to learn best practice, we offer an Impactful Leadership Program to emerging leaders, interactive workshops offered to develop your work skills as well as online mandatory training. Multi-disciplinary workplace. Across RFW we have collaborative and supportive resident paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers to name a few. Attractive remuneration : base salary 12% superannuation Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 of your general living expenses can be offered tax free meals and entertainment up to $2,650 pa tax free. See details at www.gosalary.com.au Work/Life Balance – work from our beautiful location at Manly Beach and work from home. A laptop provided to work remotely and we offer a purchase leave scheme. Recognition & Reward – Length of service awards and recognition awards aligned to our values. Positive Culture – We are an inclusive organisation welcoming people from all walks of life! Beautiful location at Manly beach: easy access by bus, ferry and parking options. We are based in an architecturally designed building, purposely built to deliver our services. We have showers and towels available for your use so going for a swim before or after work is possible. CARE Days - up to 5 days off to look after individuals’ health and wellbeing, on top of Annual and Personal Leave, with the intention to provide employees with an opportunity to take regular breaks throughout the year. Benefits Program with discounts available on many high street purchases across Australia and access to novated car leasing. Pandemic Leave - 7 days paid leave, per calendar year to employees that have been impacted by either a disaster or pandemic which effects their ability to attend work. Gifted Leave - gifting leave of up to 3 working days over the Christmas and New year holiday period. Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks full leave pay for the primary care giver and 4 weeks full leave for the non-primary care giver. Access to paid lactation breaks and lactation facilities. HOW TO APPLY If you like to take the first step in developing your career in a purpose led organisation, please submit your CV and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria, by clicking on the “Apply” button. For further information please contact manager, Sonia Gain - Multidisciplinary Team Leader on 02 8966 8592. A position description for the Level 2 and Level 3 role is available on the Royal Far West website https://www.royalfarwest.org.au/current-vacancies/ Candidates will be reviewed as they are submitted so, please don’t delay in submitting your application. Royal far West is privileged to work with First Nations communities and families. We are committed to the process of reconciliation and we value and respect the diversity of our employees. Royal Far West does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable law. Royal Far West encourages applications from minorities and all other qualified applicants. Only those applicants who have the right to work and are currently residing in Australia can be considered. As a child safe organisation, all employees at Royal Far West are required to provide a NSW Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check