Deliver advanced care for vulnerable children and families

Lead complex case coordination across services

Provide expert consultation on high-risk paediatric cases

Lead advanced clinical social work to support vulnerable children and families in a community paediatrics setting.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/06/2028)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mount Druitt & Parramatta Community Health Centre’s

Where you'll be working
Child and Family Health Services operate within Integrated and Community Health to address the health and developmental needs of children and families in Western Sydney.

- Community Paediatrics service within WSLHD

- Multidisciplinary team including allied health, nursing and paediatricians

- Reports to the Child and Family Allied Health Service Manager

- Based at Mount Druitt and Parramatta Community Health Centres

- Works with external partners including schools, GPs and government agencies

What you'll be doing
You will deliver advanced social work services to children and families with complex needs in a community setting.

- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions

- Deliver family-centred, child-focused care using evidence-based models

- Coordinate services and liaise with internal and external agencies

- Manage high-risk cases including child protection issues

- Lead clinical consultation, supervision and quality improvement activities

How to Apply




Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

· Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

2. Extensive demonstrated experience in the delivery of services to vulnerable and at-risk families with children aged up to 18 years and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

3. Demonstrated high level clinical experience working with families with severe and complex parental psychosocial and mental health concerns.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with the impact of psychosocial and mental health problems, violence, abuse, and neglect on child development, parenting capacity, parent-infant attachment and provision of appropriate interventions.

5. Demonstrated experience in working with, escalating and managing child protection concerns.

6. Demonstrated experience in a multi-disciplinary team, working in a fast-paced changing environment, implementing and leading creative service delivery.

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Demonstrated high level ability to build effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including the ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively.

8. Current unrestricted NSW driver's license and the willingness to use for work purposes and work flexibility at varying sites across the district.

Join WSLHD and help enrich health outcomes for children and families by delivering expert care where it matters most—within the community.

Requisition ID: REQ662668
Applications Close: 10th June 2026

Need more information?

· Find out more about applying for this position.

· Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

· Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

· For inquiries about the role, contact Gillian Murphy on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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📌 Senior Social Worker Community Paediatrics (Australia)
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