Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Women and Children Health - Temp PT
Requisition ID: REQ699485
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, up to 24 hours per week, up until March 2027
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown-Lidcome Hospital
Applications close: 18/10/2026
Contact: Nally Fear - A/HOD on (02) 9722 7171 | Najeba.Fear@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.
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Achieve Something Great
Bankstown Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Level 1–2 Social Worker to join our dedicated team and contribute to delivering high quality care for patients and families. We welcome applicants who have some experience in any of the following areas: Emergency, Paediatrics, Neonatal Care, Maternity, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, or broader Women’s and Children’s Health services, including DCJ experience.
In this role, you will provide psychosocial support across diverse clinical areas, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient centred care. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in high pressure environments while supporting families through complex health and social challenges.
At Bankstown Hospital, you will be part of a supportive department that values collaboration, professional growth, and innovation. We offer supervision, mentoring, and ongoing development opportunities, and we are committed to building a department that leads in best practice. If you are motivated to make a difference and want to contribute to a collaborative team we encourage you to apply.
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, and support to patients and their families.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated, and patient-centred care.
- Support vulnerable patients through complex health, social, family, and safeguarding matters, including DCJ-related concerns.
- Deliver social work services across a variety of acute clinical settings, including Emergency, Paediatrics, Neonatal Care, and Women's Health.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development, and evidence-based practice within the Social Work Department.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and motivated Social Worker who is committed to delivering patient-centred care in a busy acute healthcare setting. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and stakeholders, and experience managing complex psychosocial issues. You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and improving health outcomes across Women’s and Children’s Health services.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality psychosocial assessment, intervention, and advocacy for patients and families.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and complex social issues, including experience liaising with DCJ and community support services.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
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 Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Please describe your experience working as a Social Worker in woman and child health, including your experience supporting women and children experiencing illness, trauma or high risk pregnancies and assessing and providing interventions when safety concerns are identified.
- Can you provide an example of a time when you were required to manage multiple competing priorities in a high-pressure or stressful environment? How did you determine priorities, and what was the outcome?
- Describe a situation where you worked both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve a positive outcome. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success?
- Can you provide an example of how you have engaged in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to enhance your practice? How has this learning influenced your work?
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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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@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.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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