Achieve Something Great
The primary purpose of the Senior Social Worker, Youth Health Service (YHS), is to provide clinical leadership in the delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate care for young people aged 12–24 years. The Senior Social Worker is responsible for undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care planning, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions for young people presenting with complex health, mental health, psychosocial, educational, housing, and welfare needs. A key function of the role is to support young people to navigate health and community service systems, facilitate access to appropriate services, and promote continuity of care through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, government and non-government agencies, schools, and community partners. The position provides specialist social work expertise and contributes to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that improves health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised young people and their families/carers. The Senior Social Worker is responsible for ensuring clinical practice is consistent with SWSLHD policies, procedures and guidelines, professional standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The role also provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and support to staff and students and contributes to service development, quality improvement, health promotion, outreach, intake, group programs, and other multidisciplinary Youth Health Service initiatives to strengthen integrated models of care and improve outcomes for young people across the district.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is an experienced Social Worker with strong clinical, care coordination, and leadership skills, and a demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for young people aged 12–24 years.
They will have experience working with vulnerable and marginalised young people with complex health, mental health, psychosocial, education, and welfare needs, and be skilled in assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, advocacy, and service navigation. The successful applicant will be able to build effective relationships with young people, families, multidisciplinary teams, and partner agencies to deliver integrated, youth-friendly care.
They will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to provide supervision, mentoring, and leadership while contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
If this is you, we would love to hear from you.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
