Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/06/2028)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ693977

Applications Close: 29/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker committed to improving outcomes for children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Out-Of-Home Care Health Pathway Program (OOHC HPP), where you will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing and future potential of children and young people living in Out-Of-Home Care.

In this specialist role, you will provide trauma-informed assessment, intervention and consultation for children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Out-Of-Home Care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to comprehensive health assessments, develop and evaluate Health Management Plans, deliver targeted therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, and provide specialist consultation, education and capacity-building to carers, caseworkers and health professionals. Through cooperative practice, psychoeducation and group facilitation,



you will help strengthen support networks and improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma, loss and adversity.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in child and family social work, a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, and a commitment to collaborative, family-centred care. You will be confident working in complex environments, building effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, and advocating for the needs of vulnerable children and young people.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, specialist services that have a profound impact on the lives of some of our community's most vulnerable children and young people. In return, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the satisfaction of contributing to lasting positive change.

If you're ready to use your expertise to help children and young people in Out-Of-Home Care achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team making a real difference every day.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO)

- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

- Novated Leasing

- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

- Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information,



please click here Child Secure Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

1. Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics.
2. Demonstrated post graduate experience providing advanced, trauma informed psychosocial assessment and intervention to children and young people (0-18 years) and families with complex needs, including those impacted by trauma, abuse, neglect, developmental trauma, disability and/or complex psychosocial circumstances.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of Child Protection Legislation and policy and procedures, with a focus on Out-Of-Care.
4. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the health, developmental and psychosocial needs of children and young people who have a high level of vulnerabilities, and the ability to ensure the voice of the child or young person is central to assessment, care planning and intervention.
5. Demonstrated ability to contribute to, review and coordinate care (HMP’s) including making clinical recommendations, coordinating referrals and navigating complex service systems.
6. Ability to create and maintain close working relationships with NSW Health Services, Dept of Communities and Justice and Non-Government Organisations and multidisciplinary colleagues.
7. Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage stressful situations; ability to work autonomously and exercise sound professional judgement in complex or unfamiliar situations.
8. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities and service evaluation processes with other staff and demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Ann Buhler on [email protected]

📌 Senior Social Worker - Out-Of-Home Care Health Pathway Program (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia