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South Western Sydney Local Health District Reference number REQ656386 Occupation Social Worker Work type Various Location Southern Highlands Salary Information $76364 - $120680 Closing date 03 May 2026 at 11:59pm Requisition ID: REQ656386 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time , up to 38 hours per week Remuneration: Social Worker Level 1-2 : $38.51 - $54.94 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Bowral & Rosemeadow Community Health Centre Applications close: 03/05/2026 Contact: Jennifer Parker on 0483 302 380 | With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we''re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great Make a meaningful difference by joining our Child and Family Health Nursing teams at Bowral and Rosemeadow Community Health Centres as a Social Worker, supporting individuals, families and communities through highquality, evidencebased and consumercentred care. Working alongside child and family health nurses in collaborative, communitybased settings, you will provide holistic earlyintervention support to families during the first 2000 daysfrom conception to age fivehelping to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children, parents and carers. This role offers fulltime work across both sites or a shared parttime arrangement, and will see you apply traumainformed practice to recognise risk, promote safety, and sensitively balance support, advocacy and mandatory reporting responsibilities. You will be supported to grow your career through professional development, supervision and training, while empowering families to feel informed, connected and confident during this critical stage of their childs development. You will play a key role in: Conducting psychosocial assessments that inform Social Work early intervention and planning. Supporting parents to navigate services, understand care pathways, and access appropriate supports such as parenting programs, early childhood services, and community resources. Providing early intervention, advocacy, and coordinated care to strengthen family functioning and address child safety concerns. Ensuring care is trauma informed, culturally safe, and aligned with best practice standards in perinatal and early childhood wellbeing. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote secure parentchild relationships, family resilience, and equitable access to care. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a service that supports families during one of the most influential periods of a childs life, using a holistic, strengths based, and person centred approach. Are You the Right Fit? We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence based social work practice. You bring experience in psychosocial assessment, advocacy, and patient centred care, with a strong commitment to achieving health outcomes. You bring experience working within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring care is coordinated, responsive, and culturally respectful. You demonstrate professionalism through reflective practice, clinical supervision, ongoing professional development, and participation in quality improvement activities. You work collaboratively, engage respectfully with families, and uphold the values and ethical standards of NSW Health and the AASW Code of Ethics. You manage your workload efficiently, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute positively to team goals, service development, and student learning. Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Describe your experience providing Social Work interventions in a health or community setting, including how you use evidence based practice. Give an example of how you manage competing priorities or stressful situations, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. If youd like more details, were here to help. Position Information Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description. How to Apply Read our application guide and tips for improving your application. Diversity, Culture & Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Aboriginal Workforce For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact . Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. More Than Just a Job Why Work With Us? Financial Perks 12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) One extra day off each month for full-time employees Work-Life Balance Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity and parental leave Generous leave options like long service and carers leave Grow Your Career Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs. Health & Wellbeing Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance Additional Information Temporary visa holders May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found. Vaccination Requirements All staff must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting. Child Safe Employment South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths 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. .