Social Worker - Infant, Child, Youth & Family (ICYF)
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- Social Worker
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- REQ703993 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 04 April 2027)
Position Classification: Social Worker level 1/ 2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Refer to AJF
Applications Close: 18 November 2026 – 11:59pm
Social Worker – Infant, Child, Youth & Family (ICYF)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo
About the role
Join a team where compassion, clinical expertise and innovation come together to support children, young people and families across Western NSW.
An opportunity exists for a Social Worker to join the Infant, Child, Youth & Family Mental Health (ICYF) team. This rewarding role provides specialist mental health assessment, intervention and care coordination for children, young people and their families experiencing a range of mental health challenges.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker delivers evidence-based interventions that promote recovery, resilience and positive outcomes for consumers and their support networks. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients in acute and complex settings, building strong therapeutic relationships while providing person-centred and family-focused care.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and adaptable Social worker with a passion for mental health and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. Strong clinical skills, the ability to think creatively and a collaborative approach are essential, along with a willingness to contribute to service improvement and development initiatives that enhance care for the local community.
Life at Western NSW Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse. As part of a collaborative and people-focused organisation, this role provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive environment while making a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people and families. Guided by the vision of Healthier Rural People - Thriving Communities, the team is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people living in regional and remote communities across Western NSW.
If making a meaningful impact, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team and helping shape the future of child and youth mental health services sounds like the next career step, apply today and become part of a service dedicated to creating better outcomes for rural communities
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 The 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 Emma O’Brien on 02 6881 4000 or at Emma.Obrien@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
