Paediatric Social Worker (Aboriginal)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1/2

Remuneration: 76364 - 108943 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ664971

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 28 June 2026

For role related queries or questions contact

Megan Escott on ***email_hidden*** (SCH Social Work Department)

or Shashana Testa on [email protected] (Aboriginal Workforce Development Coordinator – SCHN)

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The primary focus of the position is to provide a comprehensive social work service to children, young people and their families referred from the relevant clinical area. This includes the provision of psychosocial assessments, counselling and advocacy. The service includes individual, family and group work and program development. The social worker is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

As an identified position, the Aboriginal Paediatric Social Worker will provide cultural support and education to the Social Work Department to strengthen its capacity for culturally responsive service and practices.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• This is an identified Aboriginal position. Therefore, applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify and be accepted as such in their local communities. SCHN considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). To ensure we meet criteria, please outline your own lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, including your connection to community, family and Culture?

• This role requires a Bachelor of Social Work (or Qualifying Master of Social Work) qualification/s and eligibility for membership of the AASW? Please provide evidence of your qualification and describe the level of experience you have gained in this field.

• Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia, that services communities far and wide. Please describe your experience working with Aboriginal children and families.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent

NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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