At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in Out of Home Care through health assessments and multidisciplinary reviews.
- Company: Sydney Local Health District, dedicated to community health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid parental leave, salary packaging, and free courses.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work and experience in trauma-informed care.
The predicted salary is between 63.29 - 63.29 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 24 hours per week up to June 2028 with the possibility of extension.
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3.
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation.
Location: Croydon Health Centre.
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 NSW Health Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program provides health assessments to children in Out of Home Care (OOHC) aged between 0-18 years. The primary purpose of the role is to work with the OOHC Health Co-ordinator in facilitating multidisciplinary health reviews of children and young people on the program. This position will provide trauma informed psychosocial screening, including assessing and implementing Health Management Plans which address the physical, developmental, psychosocial, sexual and mental health of children and young people in Out of Home Care. Delivery mode is to be adaptable and flexible according to need and resources available.
Ideal Candidate:
- Must hold a Bachelor or Post Graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers with experience at Level 2 equivalent or higher.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Advanced skills, knowledge and experience in trauma informed and complex psychosocial assessment supported by extensive specialist knowledge of children and young people who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.
- Experience in health care coordination, with sound knowledge of current child protection policy and practice, and an understanding of the needs of children and young people in OOHC, including the roles and responsibilities of human service agencies and non-government organisations involved in meeting these needs.
- Ability to work 3 days a week with a requirement to work Tuesdays.
Benefits And Perks:
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
- Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
- Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
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.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 4 November 2026.
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
