Child Protection Educator - REQ645499
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- Social Worker
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- REQ645499 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 5
Remuneration: 135884 - 139188 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ645499
Location: Westmead
Application Close: Midnight on 9 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The Child Protection Educator is an integral member within the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Child Protection Unit responsible for supporting workforce to appropriately recognise and respond to Child Protection and related violence abuse and neglect.
This includes:
· Design, develop and deliver and evaluation a child protection training plan for the continuous education for Health Staff and relevant health non-government agencies;
· Provide high level specialist child protection consultation and support to health managers, staff and clinicians, as well as provide child protection clinical supervision and
· Assist in a range of clinical projects and other initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of the child wellbeing and protection response within the health service.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- A Bachelor of Social Work with current membership (or eligibility for) of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Diploma of Training and Assessment or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40122or upgrading units to a 40116) or an interest in furthering own development in providing education and training to Health professionals;
- Demonstrated ability in the design, development and delivery and evaluation of adult education programs;
- Demonstrated clinical excellence and experience in and understanding of child protection principles and practice, up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation and NSW Health policies in regard to child protection; proven capacity to analyse, interpret and report on complex clinical and professional issues including relevant use of health data to shape clinical practice;
- Highly developed analytical skills including high level skills in child protection and wellbeing risk assessment and decision making;
- Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills to enable: (1) engagement with a broad range of stakeholders; (2) build and sustain collaborative relationships and (3) preparation of clear and concise business documents;
- Demonstrated ability and motivation to work part of a senior team with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both collaboratively and in isolation, in an environment of high and competing demands with a sound understanding of the NSW health system, its demands, environment and knowledge of a range of health services, with a background in clinical service delivery.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Angela Hall, Allied Health Manager Child Protection Unit, Westmead on Mobile 0487 054 388 or angela.hall@health.nsw.gov.au
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
