Senior Social Worker - Child & Family Health
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 16/7/2027)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: 13 July 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Social Worker – Child & Family Health
Orange Health Service – Community Health
About the role
Orange is nestled in the picturesque Central Western Tablelands of NSW, it offers locals and visitors a unique blend of rural living with the culture and opportunities of a modern city.
This position is an opportunity for Social Workers both local or looking for a ‘Tree change’ to become a member of a dynamic rural Social Work Department.
The senior social worker is employed as a member of the multidisciplinary child & family health team. Working collaboratively with the team and caregivers the social worker provides support and intervention to families antenatally and with children aged from birth to five years of age to build family capacity to keep children safe and thriving.
The successful applicant will engage with a wide range of families including vulnerable families identified through the Safe Start program to conduct psychosocial assessments, facilitate referrals, coordinate care, develop trauma informed birth plans and provide short term case management and interventions.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality social work services to patients, carers & relatives and are up for the challenge of providing services in the rural setting. This is the opportunity for you.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Helen Carter, Child & Family Health Nurse on 6369 3300 or at helen.carter1@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
