Role Summary
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The role of the Senior Social Worker is to provide specialist casework and therapeutic counselling to children and their families/carers where Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) due to domestic violence, physical abuse, or neglect has been confirmed.
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As a senior clinician, you will contribute to clinical leadership within the team, provide professional supervision to junior staff, and play a key role in service development and evaluation.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Deliver trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and casework to children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect.
* Provide medium to long-term interventions that support recovery, enhance safety, and strengthen parenting capacity.
* Collaborate with external partners including community services, schools, police, and non-government agencies.
* Act as a clinical leader within the team by supporting service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Provide professional supervision and mentorship to less experienced social workers.
* Support staff and student education through teaching and reflective practice.
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Requirements:
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* A Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* A current and valid NSW Driver Licence and a willingness to travel as required.
* A National Criminal Record Check.
* A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment.
* Compliance with NSW Health Vaccination Category A / immunisation requirements.
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Benefits:
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* Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance .
* Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
* Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.