Senior Social Worker
Why join NSLHD:
Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
Senior Social Worker working within a district wide multi-disciplinary diagnostic and assessment team, located in the Northern Sydney area. This is a temporary, part-time role (3-4 days per week), for a minimum of 4 months, with an extension likely.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 1 July 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ631998
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Child Development Service located within the Community Health Service Building at St Leonards
What you'll be doing
A rare and exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary tertiary team, along with other skilled senior clinicians. A diverse role for a senior practitioner experienced in paediatric developmental disability, including counselling, assessment, education, advocacy, service development, and coordination.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Worker or equivalent.
- Experience and knowledge of social work skills pertaining to Paediatric Developmental Disability, grief and loss, and trauma informed practice.
- Demonstrated proficiency to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. Skillfully prioritise time, manage a demanding workload, and implement effective boundaries.
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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Le-Van on Laura.LeVan@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9279.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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Applications Close: 21 January 2026
