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Requisition ID: REQ650749Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until June 2030Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 + 12% Superannuation + Salary PackagingLocation: SWSLHD District WideApplications close: 06/04/2026Contact: Jennifer Parker - Head of Department, Social Work 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 GreatStep into a senior role where your social work expertise directly strengthens families, supports vulnerable children, and helps shape safer, more connected communities across South Western Sydney.As a Senior Social Worker within the Family Connect and Support program, youll play a key role in providing specialist assessment, early intervention, and coordinated support to families experiencing complex challenges. Youll bring clinical insight and a strong commitment to evidence based practice, while working collaboratively with external partners to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. This is a meaningful opportunity to influence service quality and contribute to a program that strengthens family wellbeing, enhances child safety, and empowers caregivers to build sustainable, long term change.The Family Connect and Support role is part of an established partnership between South Western Sydney Local Health District and Uniting, providing early care and intervention for families across the District. The position is hybrid across Uniting and SWSLHD, offering a unique opportunity for professional development, shared learning, and insight into the inner workings of both Health and Uniting.In this role, you can:Make a real impact by supporting families early, preventing escalation, and improving long term wellbeing.Lead with purpose, offering clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship.Work holistically, partnering with schools, community organisations, health services, and government agencies to create seamless pathways for families.Grow your expertise through professional development, quality improvement, and involvement in innovative service initiatives.Be part of a values driven team committed to collaboration, respect, empowerment, and delivering high quality, person centred care.Are You the Right Fit?Youll thrive in this role if youre a compassionate, skilled, and confident clinician who brings both heart and expertise to supporting families facing complex challenges. You stay grounded in fast paced environments, communicate with clarity and warmth, and use your professional judgement to guide families toward safer, stronger futures. As a senior practitioner, youll also play a key role in mentoring others, shaping practice, and contributing to a culture of high quality, family centred care.Bring strong clinical experience from a child protection or health social work background.Deliver advanced, strengths based assessment and support to families with diverse and complex needs.Lead with confidence, offering supervision, guidance, and professional support to colleagues.Communicate with impact, using excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and advocacy skills to engage families and collaborate with partnering services.Think critically and act decisively, applying sound judgement and problem solving skills in dynamic or challenging situations.Champion quality and improvement, contributing to service planning, evaluation, and evidence based practice that enhances outcomes for children and families.Selection CriteriaTo help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.Do you have a Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)?Please describe a recent example from your social work practice where you provided advanced, evidence based assessment or intervention for a consumer with complex health or psychosocial needs. In your response, outline how you managed competing priorities, applied independent clinical judgement, and communicated effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Tell us about a time you demonstrated senior level leadership such as providing clinical supervision, expert consultation, or leading a quality improvement initiative. How did you plan, implement, and evaluate your approach, and what impact did it have on service delivery or outcomes?If youd like more details, were here to help.Position InformationApplicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in thePosition Description.How to ApplyRead ourapplication guide and tips forimproving your application.Diversity, Culture & InclusionWe 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 WorkforceFor Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through theStepping Up website.More Than Just a Job Why Work With Us?Financial Perks12% superannuationSalary packaging and novated leasing viaSmart SalaryAnnual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)One extra day off each month for full-time employeesWork-Life BalanceFlexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)Paid maternity and parental leaveGenerous leave options like long service and carers leaveGrow Your CareerAccess to learning opportunities through our dedicatedEducation and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.Health & WellbeingDiscounted gym membership throughFitness PassportFree and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balanceAdditional InformationTemporary visa holdersMay be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.Vaccination RequirementsAll staff must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting.Child Safe EmploymentSouth 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 implementingthe 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.