Social Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: FLHYT
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1-2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ581877
Application Close Date: 22/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 25/06/2025 – 02/07/2025
Contact Details: Glenys Goodwin – 0477 386 994 | Glenys.Goodwin@health.nsw.gov.au

Are you a passionate Social Worker ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Youth Health Services, we're looking for a committed and compassionate professional to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver client-centred, trauma-informed care tailored to disadvantaged and at-risk young people.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, individual counselling, and case management.
• Facilitate group work, outreach, intake assessments, and health education.
• Collaborate in a vibrant team environment with Social Workers, Psychologists, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, and Health Education Officers.

What We're Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for registration with the AASW.
• Strong understanding of youth health and development.
• Ability to engage creatively and respectfully with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to equity, access, and holistic care.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated youth-focused team making tangible community impact.
• Autonomy in your practice, with the support of experienced colleagues.
• Diverse, meaningful work across clinical, outreach, and community settings.
• Ongoing professional development and support from a values-driven organisation.

Help shape better futures for young people in South Western Sydney.

Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application .

A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Demonstrated experience as a Social Worker in relevant clinical area (Youth Health) and an understanding of issues affecting health and well being of young people (12 - 24 years of age) and their families.Proven experience prioritising work across various disciplines - within Youth Health Services and managing stressful situations.Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrated high level communication skills (written, verbal and computer) with demonstrated experience in developing partnerships and working effectively with a range of stakeholders.Evidence of commitment to clinical supervision and professional learning.Demonstrated understanding and application of evidence based practice, commitment to quality processes.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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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with adisability and people from theL G B T Q I + community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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