Senior Social Worker Child and Family (Identified)
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Manly and/or Work From Home
As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
Royal Far West considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NSW).
Applicants must provide one of the following:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form
Written confirmation from 1–2 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live or work, addressing the following criteria:Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
Self-identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Acceptance as such by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
Job Description
Royal Far West seeks an experienced Senior Social Worker (Identified) to join our multidisciplinary Child & Family team.
The role delivers evidence‐informed, culturally responsive social work services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families from rural and remote communities across NSW, supporting developmental, behavioural, learning and mental health outcomes.
In this senior clinical role you will provide assessment, intervention, case management, advocacy, care coordination and discharge planning for children and their families.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while providing cultural consultation, practice leadership, supervision and mentoring to students and early career social workers.
The role also contributes to strengthening culturally safe practice across Royal Far West and to developing strong relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community stakeholders.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of children and families while supporting connection to culture, kinship, Country and community.
Working within a supportive and highly skilled environment, you will have access to professional development,



supervision, career progression opportunities and the flexibility to engage in community visits and outreach where required.
Desired Skills and Experience
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (identified position)
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and significant post‐qualification skilled experience
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families, with a deep understanding of culture, kinship systems, community strengths and the impacts of intergenerational trauma
Advanced experience in paediatric child and family social work, including assessment, intervention, advocacy, care coordination, case management and discharge planning
Demonstrated ability to provide practice education, supervision, mentoring and leadership to students and/or early career social workers
Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, child safe practices, family‐centred and trauma‐informed approaches, together with the ability to deliver culturally safe and inclusive services
Understanding of the opportunities and challenges experienced by children and families living in rural and remote communities
Experience contributing to service development, quality improvement, evaluation, research and/or clinical supervision activities
Benefits Offered
Structured induction programme
Meaningful work that makes a positive difference – supporting children's mental health, wellbeing and resilience
Career and professional development opportunities, including an Impactful Leadership Program,



interactive workshops and mandatory online training
Multi‐disciplinary workplace with collaborative support from paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers
Attractive remuneration: base salary + 12% superannuation
Salary packaging options up to $15,900 of general living expenses tax‐free plus meals and entertainment up to $2,650 pa tax‐free
Recognition & reward – length of service and value‐aligned awards
Positive inclusive culture welcoming people from all walks of life
Beautiful location at Manly Beach with easy public transport access and onsite wellness facilities
Care Days – up to 5 days off for health and wellbeing needs, in addition to annual and personal leave
Benefits program with discounts on many high‐street purchases and access to novated car leasing
Payor pandemic leave – 7 days paid leave for employees impacted by a disaster or pandemic per calendar year
Gifted leave – up to 3 working days over the Christmas and New Year holiday period
Paid parental leave – 14 weeks full leave pay for the primary caregiver and 4 weeks for the non‐primary caregiver, with lactation breaks and facilities
EEO Statement
Royal Far West is a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
All employees and volunteers are committed to child‐safe principles and follow child‐safe guidelines and policy.
All employees and volunteers are required to hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) from the state in which they reside, plus any other state WWCC where they complete child‐related work and to undergo onboarding training.
Additional checks (NDIS Worker Check and/or National Criminal Record Check) may apply depending on the role.
Royal Far West values diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be currently residing in Australia.
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📌 Senior Social Worker Child And Family (Identified) (Sydney)
🏢 Royal Far West
📍 Sydney