Social Worker - Female Identified
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30/06/2026)
Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ603260
Application Close: 12/10/2025
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
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About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
This is a unique and meaningful opportunity for a female applicant of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, as identified under Section 14 and Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). The role offers the chance to deliver high-quality Social Work services, including comprehensive assessments, case management, and therapeutic interventions, to families engaged with the Penrith Building Strong Foundations and Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service.
In this position, you will play a vital role in shaping and strengthening child and family health outcomes by contributing to the planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of both programs. You will also provide clinical supervision to psychosocial clinicians, technical staff, and support teams, helping to build capacity and ensure culturally safe, effective care across services.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in Aboriginal child and family health, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and female (applicant’s race and gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 and Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and a demonstrated ability to effectively and sensitively liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and the local Aboriginal communities.
- Extensive recent experience in the provision of clinical services with a complex caseload, requiring advanced casework, counselling and practice skills, and demonstrated experience in working with domestic violence, post-natal depression, child protection issues, low risk suicide and child development
- Experience working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. It is essential that the successful applicant has a high level of cultural competence, significant experience working with, and has connections to, Aboriginal communities and identifies as Aboriginal person.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report on services, including identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice across psychosocial and multidisciplinary service delivery.
- Ability to practice within a Primary Health Care framework, including evidence informed interventions (such as group work/family therapy), building effective partnerships, record keeping and continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management and computer Skills.
- Current NSW State drivers Licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving between centres in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
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 Jo-Ann Buhler on JoAnn.Buhler@health.nsw.gov.au
