Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 30 June 2027
Position Classification:Welfare Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: - full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ
Location: Child Wellbeing Unit, Wollongong
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Leah Cervoni on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

What you’ll be doing

- Undertake child protection and wellbeing risk assessments and provide telephone advice, support and education to health workers on all aspects of child protection and wellbeing.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

- A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field in line with Level 3 of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
- Substantial experience and high level understanding of child protection dynamics, including the legislative context.
- Ability to apply advanced problem solving and analytical skills in relation to child protection and wellbeing risk appraisal and decision making.
- High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including sound ability with questioning, coaching, negotiation, conflict resolution, team collaboration and developing professional relationships within and across agencies.
- Sound knowledge of the NSW health sector, support,



referral and resource options for vulnerable children, young people and families.
- Demonstrated experience in accurate documentation and in working across databases and computer software applications.
- Commitment to actively working as part of a team by demonstrating adherence to values such as accountability, ethical practice, collaboration and trustworthiness in an environment of high and competing demands.

Child Protected Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the 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.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Prospect Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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📌 SCHN - Child Wellbeing Unit (CWU) Assessment Officer (City of Wollongong)
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