Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Unit - REQ595098
- Westmead, NSW Sydney, NSW
- $112,396-116,038 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: 112396 - 116038 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ595098
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 12 September 2025Sydney 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.What you'll be doingThe social worker is part of a multidisciplinary team and involves service provision to children and families who have experienced Sexual Assault, Physical and Emotional Abuse and Neglect. The position provides crisis response, complex psychosocial assessment and short and medium term counselling. Participation in intake and the after-hours on-call roster is required. This is a clinical and consultative service to the Hospital and wider community of NSW. In this position there are also opportunities for teaching, research and project developmentHow to ApplyClick 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)Answers to the selection criteria in theAdditional Benefits (for eligible employees)Salary packaging for tax savingsMeal entertainment savingsAccrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employeesAccess to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fitness PassportFlexible Work Practice OpportunitiesNeed more information?Click here for theFind out more about for this positionLearn more aboutAboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.Further Contacts and SupportFor role related queries or questions contact Carlie Sheppard on Carlie.Sheppard@health.nsw.gov.auWe 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 contactFor technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.Child Safe StandardsSCHN 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 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 InformationApplicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in 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 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 theEligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.Find us on , , and .