Deliver meaningful support to women, children and families
Grow your clinical skills in a supportive multidisciplinary team
Build your career with education, supervision and development
Manage complex psychosocial care, build trusted relationships and support women, children and families through every stage of their healthcare journey.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $76,364 - $ 108,943 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (Blacktown campus primarily)
Where you'll be working
Join the Women and Children's Health team at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital, primarily based at the Blacktown campus, where you'll make a lasting difference to the lives of women, infants, children and their families. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll be supported by experienced social workers who are committed to professional development, clinical excellence and person-centred care.
Work alongside dedicated medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
Deliver care across a diverse and culturally rich community.
Access regular clinical supervision, mentoring and ongoing learning opportunities.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, compassion and innovation.
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate social worker to join our Women and Children’s Health service, supporting babies, children and families in a fast-paced hospital setting. Working in partnership with families and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to improving immediate and lifelong health outcomes through holistic, strengths-based and trauma-informed care.
Provide comprehensive social work assessment, intervention and care planning for babies, children, women and their families.
Manage a varied caseload including complex matters such as child protection, domestic and family violence, guardianship, grief and loss, and other psychosocial issues.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, person-centred care and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and families.
Participate in clinical supervision, professional development, quality improvement initiatives and student education.
Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, policies and procedures that enhance the quality of care across the service.
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
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.
Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ670484
Applications Close: 19th July 2026
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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/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
