Perinatal Social Worker
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 27 February 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1
Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Requisition ID: REQ610507
Application Close Date: Sunday 12 October 2025
The Role
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Perinatal Social Work care to patients of the Royal Hospital for Women consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
Where you'll be working
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.
Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.
Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.
Benefit
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State)
Award and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; and demonstrated
commitment to continuing professional development. - Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, to both engage patients and work
effectively with the multi-disciplinary team. - Post graduate hospital or relevant experience in clinical Social Work practice within women's Health and
Indigenous people and marginalised groups. - Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement in the provision of clinical care
using evidence based practice, commensurate with years of experience. - Demonstrated participation or leadership in quality improvement process and teaching, commensurate
with years of experience. - Ability to respond to the demands and pressures of the role while managing time effectively.
- Demonstrated core competency skills in Perinatal.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Shira Heffernan on Shira.Heffernan@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW-Corporate@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants:
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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