Perinatal Social Worker

Perinatal Social Worker role at NSW Health. Employment Type: Temporary full-time position until February 2026, with the possibility of extension to ongoing temporary part-time employment. Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3. Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum plus superannuation. Hours Per Week: 38. Location: Randwick, Sydney. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Sunday, 7 September 2025.

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world's leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women's hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women's health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State's most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney's Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney's best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

Provide high quality clinical social work care to patients and families of the Royal Hospital for Women during the perinatal period consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and utilizing clinical expertise and specialist knowledge.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Extensive post graduate hospital experience in clinical social work practice within perinatal/women's Health
• Knowledge and experience in working with issues of attachment, bereavement, trauma, child protection and domestic and family violence
• Demonstrated high level negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills
• Post Graduate experience in working with Indigenous people and marginalised groups
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent judgment when dealing with novel, complex or critical nature

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website