Young Parent Social Worker

Make a Difference as a Young Parent Social Worker

Remuneration: $116,892 – $120,680 Pro Rata + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ621579
Closing Date: Sunday the 7th of December 

Looking for a social work role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a tangible difference? At Muswellbrook Community Health, you’ll join a close-knit, collaborative team delivering a highly regarded Social Work service in the Hunter Valley.

We’re seeking a social worker who is adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about community impact, someone who wants to learn, grow, and help our team continue to deliver outstanding social work services in the Upper Hunter.

Join us and make a difference in a role that values your expertise, supports your growth, and lets you contribute to something meaningful every day.

Why this role is special:

• Meaningful impact: Provide therapeutic support and interventions to young parents and families across rural and remote communities, helping shape positive futures.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside an experienced Social Work team, an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer, and a broader Young Parent Network.
• Strong support & mentorship: Receive direct supervision from the Social Work Head of Discipline, monthly team and group supervision, and guidance from experienced Young Parent Social Workers.
• Professional growth: Access extensive training, professional development opportunities, and chances to contribute to innovative community-based programs.
• Autonomy and creativity: Lead your work with independence while collaborating on solutions in a dynamic and resourceful environment.

Your role will include:

• Face-to-face support for young parents and their families.
• Providing support to rural and remote communities in a community-based setting and developing relationships and networks both within these communities and externally.
• Co-facilitating a young parent support group in Muswellbrook.
• Building strong networks with external agencies including housing, DCJ, DFV, maternity, and child & family health services.
• Participating in multidisciplinary and interagency meetings, education sessions, and community engagement activities.

How we support you:
This position is directly line managed and supported by the Social Work Head of Discipline who is based at Muswellbrook. The applicant will also by supported in the role by the wider Social Work team and clinicians and the wider Young Parent Network in the Hunter New England Health. The applicant will receive extensive training and education opportunities both internally and externally, access to regular monthly supervision, monthly group supervision and monthly team meetings with the SW team. The applicant will also have access to support from the Singleton Young Parent Social Worker for guidance and support while orientating to the role.

The Perks:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 

• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 

• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Ing on Amanda.Ing@health.nsw.gov.au


Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.