This is a Senior Social Worker - Diabetes & Endocrine - REQ618972 role with Sydney Children's Hospitals Network based in Sydney, NSW, AU Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Social Worker - Diabetes & Endocrine - REQ618972 role at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 21 February 2027 Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3 Remuneration: 116892 - 120680 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ618972 Location: Westmead Applications close: Midnight 25 January 2026 Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives. This exciting and challenging maternity-relief position involves supporting children, young people and their families accessing the Diabetes & Endocrine Service. 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. Applicants for this position will also have the opportunity to be considered for a candidate e-list that can be used for other temporary, full-time and part-time Senior Social Work positions within SCHN. What You'll Be Doing The primary focus of this position is to provide a comprehensive and specialist social work service to children, young people and their families referred from the relevant clinical area. This includes psychosocial assessments, specialist counselling, group work, psycho-education and advocacy. The social worker works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The senior social work is required to play a key role in service development and continuous quality improvement to ensure clinical needs of children and their families are met. The position takes a leadership role in the development and provision of education programs in the relevant specialty for both social workers and health professionals within SCHN and externally. The social worker also provides a consultative role within their specialisation to key stakeholders. About You We’re looking for someone who: Eligibility for AASW membership with significant post graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context. A well-developed knowledge of the psycho-social challenges facing families in the relevant clinical area and a sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families. Significant post graduate experience in a variety of social work interventions/modalities including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management, counselling, group work. How To Apply Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description. Additional Benefits (for Eligible Employees) Salary packaging for tax savings Meal entertainment savings Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Flexible Work Practice Opportunities Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Further Contacts and Support For role related queries or questions contact Allison Rifkin on Allison.Rifkin@health.nsw.gov.au We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367. Child Safe Standards SCHN 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. 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 Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes. Eligibility List An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Show more Show less Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing specialist social work services Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Leading service development Key Strengths ⚕️ Social work practice Psycho-social assessment Crisis intervention Group work Advocacy Leadership A Final Note: This is a role with Sydney Children's Hospitals Network not with Hatch.