Senior Social Worker (Lvl 3) - Youth Health Service - Temp PT
Requisition ID: REQ680585
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week until February 2027 . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: FLYHT or The Corner
Applications close: 02/08/2026
Contact: Glenys Goodwin - Manager Youth Health Service & WHIN Program on Glenys.Goodwin@health.nsw.gov.au
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
This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by:
- Supporting young people with complex needs through comprehensive psychosocial assessment, care navigation and care coordination.
- Working within a multidisciplinary Youth Health team dedicated to improving health equity and access to services.
- Building strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and specialist services.
- Providing clinical leadership and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care that empowers young people to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly motivated Senior Social Worker who is committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable young people. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience working with young people experiencing complex psychosocial, mental health and social issues.
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed care and strengths-based practice.
- Exceptional assessment, care planning and clinical decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to provide high-quality care navigation and care coordination for young people with complex and multifaceted needs across health, education and community services.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with young people, families and partner agencies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, community organisations and government services.
- Strong advocacy skills to support equitable access to health and community services for vulnerable young people.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound clinical judgement and work autonomously within a dynamic community setting.
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 Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Demonstrated high level clinical experience and understanding of the needs of young people aged 12 to 24 years of age and their families/carers accessing the health care system including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and refugee client groups.
- Care Navigation, Coordination and Youth Engagement Demonstrated experience in coordinating and navigating care for young people with complex health, mental health, psychosocial, education and welfare needs. Proven ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, facilitate referrals, advocate for clients, and engage young people and families in a collaborative, youth-friendly manner to improve access to services and continuity of care.
- Leadership, Supervision and Service Improvement Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and support to staff and students, with the ability to lead, implement and evaluate quality improvement activities, service development initiatives, and collaborative models of care that improve outcomes for young people.
- Communication, Collaboration and Professional Practice Highly developed communication, interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams, government and non-government agencies, schools and community services. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound clinical judgement and contribute to coordinated, integrated care for young people.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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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 SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
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 SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. 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
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s 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 Health’s 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.
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