Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, and Temporary Part Time until 27th June 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour, $1,522.06 - $2,171.4 per week.
Hours Per Week: 24 (part time) and 38 (full time)
Location: Gosford Gateway Centre
Requisition ID: REQ670796
Applications Close: Sunday, 26th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while developing your Social Work career? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for compassionate and motivated Level 1/2 Social Workers to join our Child and Family Health team.
About the Opportunity
As a Social Worker Level 1/2, you will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within the Child and Family Health Team, providing evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling and care coordination to parents, children, and families across the Central Coast. This is a unique opportunity to build your therapeutic counselling skills while making a lasting impact on the wellbeing of children and their families.
We have two positions available:
- Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week, and
- Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week, until 27th June 2027 (working days are negotiable, with Fridays preferred to support clinical review).
These positions offer a positive and well-supported learning environment where you will gain valuable experience that will strengthen your future Social Work career.
In this role you will:
- Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed psychosocial assessments, counselling, and therapeutic interventions to support healthy family relationships and child development.
- Provide case coordination, individual and family therapy, group programs, and referrals to community services that best meet the needs of children and families.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and external service partners to ensure integrated, high-quality care and positive outcomes.
- Contribute to service development, evaluation, quality improvement, and the education and support of staff and students.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and a demonstrated understanding of the AASW Practice Standards, as well as a current valid Australian driver's licence.
- An interest in developing and/or strengthening therapeutic counselling skills while working collaboratively with parents, children, and families.
- An understanding of psychosocial and attachment issues affecting child development, with experience or interest in individual and family counselling, brief interventions, and group facilitation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centred care.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Deborah Guild
Phone: 02 4320 2922
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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