OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Social Work Clinician - Obstetrics and Children role at NSW Health.This is a permanent full-time position located at Maitland Hospital.
The role focuses on Obstetrics, Paediatrics and Child Protection, providing crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments and care planning support.About UsThe Maitland Social Work team delivers essential services across the Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Maternity, Child Protection, and Medical/Surgical wards.
We value teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect, with connections to the broader Lower Hunter Social Work Services.About The RoleThis is a newly created position offering an opportunity to shape and develop the role with guidance from the Site Senior and the wider Social Work team.
You will deliver crisis intervention to obstetric and paediatric patients, conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and provide clear, timely recommendations to guide care planning and intervention.
You will work closely with the established Maternity Social Worker and Child Protection Social Worker to ensure a coordinated, patient-centred approach and cohesive support across multidisciplinary teams.Key responsibilities include:Deliver crisis intervention to obstetric and paediatric patients.Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments.Provide clear, timely recommendations to guide care planning and intervention.Collaborate with the Maternity and Child Protection Social Workers to support vulnerable families.Advocate for safe, patient-centred outcomes within multidisciplinary teams.About YouYou are an enthusiastic and dedicated Social Worker with a strong foundation in core social work practice, including crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and case management.
You communicate clearly and compassionately, work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and bring professionalism, sensitivity, and sound judgement to every interaction.
Experience in health settings—particularly Obstetrics, Paediatrics, or Child Protection—is highly valued, as is confidence working with vulnerable children and families or managing complex psychosocial situations.What matters most is your commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, your ability to adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment, your collaborative approach to teamwork, and your willingness to continue growing in the role.RequirementsBachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
Why Work For Us?
At Maitland Hospital and across HNELHD, your growth and wellbeing matter.
You will receive:Comprehensive orientation including shadowing, structured onboarding and regular check-insSupport and guidance from the Maitland Social Work Site SeniorAccess to My Health Learning modules and internal trainingOpportunities for specialised education in Obstetrics, Paediatrics and Child ProtectionEncouragement to attend workshops, external seminars and conferencesA supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions and is invested in your successAdditional InformationTo be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified; in this case, employment is offered in line with visa conditions.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time vacancies.This position is full-time; job share and/or part-time arrangements will be considered.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.How To ApplyClick apply online and submit your information and resume, addressing the criteria listed below with examples that demonstrate your abilities.Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries in complex, multidisciplinary settings.Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care principles.Extensive experience in Social Work practice with demonstrated understanding of child protection case management.Additional DetailsPosition details: Maitland Hospital, Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Hours per Week: 38, Location: Maitland Hospital, Requisition ID: REQ******, Applications Close: Sunday 4th January ****.
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