Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration: $141,319 - $144,756 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Marrickville Community Health Centre & Canterbury Community Health
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About The Role
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
The Social Work Team Leader provides clinical leadership, operational management and supervision of the Social Work team in Child and Family Health Services, Community Health. This position also provides direct clinical care in paediatric Social Work and professional leadership to all Community Health Social Workers.
This position will be working Monday to Friday and flexible work arrangements may be considered. Willingness to travel to any site across the district is required. Experience working within a child and family multidisciplinary team is preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, build your skills, and contribute to meaningful, family-centred care.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Ability and experience in the leadership, supervision and management of Social Workers.
- Extensive clinical experience in the provision of client/family centred Social Work services for children.
- Knowledge of and commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork, and to collaboration with other services/organisations relevant to client care and service delivery.
- Holds a current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
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For further information, please contact Managers, Allied Health:
- Jessica Earley (Mon-Tue) via email at Jessica.Earley@health.nsw.gov.au or
- Laura Doig (Wed-Fri) at Laura.Doig@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 29 November 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
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Social Work Team Leader (Social Worker Level 5) - Child and Family Health Services in Sydney employer: Sydney Local Health District
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