Paediatric Social Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 14 September 2026

Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1

Remuneration: Full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ605084

Location: Randwick

Application Close: 21 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

An exciting opportunity to join the Social Work Department as full-time social worker until 14 September 2026. The social worker will work across a number of clinical areas to provide support for children and young people receiving health care at SCH and their families. The position is well supported with clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

What you'll be doing

The primary focus of the position is to provide a comprehensive social work service to children, young people and their families referred from the relative clinical area. This includes the provision of psychosocial assessments, counselling and advocacy. The service includes individual, family and group work and program development. The social worker is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.

About You

Describe the qualities and attributes of an ideal candidate, followed by specific skills and qualifications.

• Eligibility for AASW membership preferably with post graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, assessment and counselling and a commitment to evidence based practice.
• Understanding of the issues facing children and their families when confronted with illness and disability and possessing knowledge of the relevant community support services.
• Capacity to share after hours and weekend on call duties.
• Demonstrated capacity to build professional and therapeutic relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

How to Apply

• Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings

• Meal entertainment savings

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Fitness Passport

• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description

• Find out more about applying for this position

• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Maria Coelho on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN 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 implementing 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

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

• For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List –

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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