Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Youth Health Service - Perm FT

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Describe your experience providing psychosocial assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adolescents and/or young adults with complex mental health and psychosocial needs. Please include the therapeutic approaches you have used and the outcomes achieved.

This role works with young people who may have experienced trauma, family conflict, school disengagement, homelessness or other vulnerabilities. Describe how you apply trauma-informed, youth-centred and culturally safe principles in your clinical practice. Please provide a recent example.

Provide an example of a time you worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external agencies (such as schools, health services or community organisations) to support a young person with complex needs. What was your role and what was the outcome?

This position requires excellent clinical judgement, risk assessment and case management skills. Describe a situation where you assessed and managed clinical risk for a young person. How did you prioritise care, communicate with stakeholders and ensure the young person's safety?

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Position Information

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Discounted gym membership through
- Discounted gym membership through
- Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-secure environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Youth Health Service - Perm FT (Fairfield)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Fairfield