Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 30/05/2028)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $61.31 – $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ675070
Applications Close: 19/07/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
An exciting opportunity is available to join Primary Care and Community Health (PCCH) as a Project Officer within the Community Counselling Service. This part-time position (3 days per week) is funded for three years through the NSW Health Refugee Flexible Fund and will support the implementation of the First 2000 Days Pathways for Refugee Families Project.
This project aims to improve the health, developmental and psychosocial outcomes of refugee and asylum seeker families during the critical first 2000 days of a child’s life. You will work in partnership with Primary Care and Community Health (PCCH) services, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families, and representatives from CALD community organisations to build a contemporary understanding of the health and psychosocial needs of refugee and asylum seeker families within NBMLHD.
The role will focus on building strong stakeholder partnerships, co-designing strategies that improve access to maternal, early child and family health services, and strengthening community-based supports for families. You will contribute to the review and development of models of care and service pathways, identify barriers to engagement, support service improvements, and promote coordinated, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.
You will also work with staff across the District to understand challenges in delivering care to refugee families and develop initiatives that build workforce capability and confidence. In addition, you will contribute to project planning, implementation and evaluation activities, ensuring outcomes align with NSW Health priorities and evidence-based practice.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for refugee and asylum seeker families and enjoy working collaboratively with communities and stakeholders to drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. Join us in delivering a project that will help shape more inclusive, accessible and culturally responsive services for refugee families across our community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
