Support women and families through complex health journeys
Join a leading multidisciplinary healthcare team
Deliver specialised psychosocial care in Women’s and Newborn Health
Provide compassionate social work support to women and families navigating complex pregnancy, birth and health challenges.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113, 301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
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Where you'll be working
The Women and Children’s Health Antenatal Social Work position is responsible for providing a high standard of care to the patients and families of Western Sydney Local Health District.
You will be working in a supportive department with a positive team culture which values professional, personal and career development.
Minutes from Parramatta CBD, the local area is home to heritage sites, beautiful parks and waterways. Currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment program, Westmead Hospital, together with its partners, will be one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia.
What you'll be doing
The Women and Children’s Health Team at Westmead is a team of 7 social workers providing coverage to the areas of Neonatal Intensive Care, Special Care Nursery, Antenatal Care, Birth Unit, Maternity Postnatal, Women’s Health, Gynaecological Oncology and Substance Use in Pregnancy.
There are opportunities to broaden your skill development as part of team cover and through After Hours Crisis On Call work.
What this role and WSLHD Allied Health will offer you:
- An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment
- Ongoing education and development including regular clinical supervision, monthly staff development sessions to enhance clinical practice and opportunities for external education and training.
- Opportunities to lead and be involved with research, with established partnerships with universities and a WSLHD Professor of Allied Health
- Programs and learning opportunities for Allied Health staff funded by WSLHD include:
FLASH Allied Health leadership program – a program specific to WSLHD which offers Allied Health specific leadership development https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Education-Portal/Professional-Development/flash
Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM): a course for staff leading projects to provide them with the knowledge, skills and structure to effectively manage change
sparQ: Empowering safety and quality excellence through leadership and development at WSLHD https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Quality-Patient-Safety/sparq
Other benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:
- Salary Packaging Scheme - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Study Leave
- Potential transfer of leave/service to other eligible public sector organisations
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of issues relating to women’s and children’s health including pregnancy, family relationship issues, domestic violence, grief, bereavement and supportive counselling.
2. Knowledge and understanding of child protection assessment and interventions
3. Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of issues associated with grief and loss.
4. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
5. Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
7. Knowledge of quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities
8. Participation in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ670037
Applications Close: 26th July 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Cassandra Barducci on [email protected] or 0447 793 999 or Nicole Hraiki on [email protected] or 0429 207 185.
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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