SCHN - Senior Social Worker – The NSW CICADA Centre

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and mealEntertainment

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the NSW CICADA Centre in Randwick. The role focuses on delivering high‑level clinical services to children, adolescents and families affected by drugs and alcohol with a strong emphasis on family therapy and psychosocial support.

The position involves multidisciplinary collaboration, complex case management, and liaison with clinical teams to coordinate care and support services, including NDIS pathways.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the AASW.
• Extensive post graduate experience working with children, adolescents and families is desired.

Responsibilities

• High level clinical services to children, adolescents, parents and carers who present to the SCHN CICADA Center (FASD, Family or Adolescent service).
• Liaison with referring clinicians, family members, health professionals, education and disability services to ensure effective collaboration between clinicians for the care and overall wellbeing of children and adolescents presenting to CICADA services.
• Support to parents and/or caregivers to vulnerable families where domestic violence and child protection matters are identified.
• Individual and family-based therapies according to the needs identified.
• Complex case management in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Support the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate referral pathways for NDIS co-ordination
• Psychoeducation, support and family therapy for adolescents using substances, or children and adolescents affected by alcohol or other substance use within the family.

Education

Recognised degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the AASW

Job description

SCHN - Senior Social Worker - The NSW CICADA Centre

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Social Worker Lvl 4
Remuneration:131585 - 134775
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ703327
Location: Randwick primarily, but you may occasionally be required to work at the Westmead site to provide staff coverage for the CICADA Adolescent Service.
Applications Close: Midnight on 1 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Chamila Mendis on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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 NSW CICADA Centre provides Care and Intervention for Children and Adolescents affected by Drugs and Alcohol. The centre has three clinical streams; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) clinic, Family Services and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Service.

Primary responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Senior Social Worker is to provide:

• High level clinical services to children, adolescents, parents and carers who present to the SCHN CICADA Center (FASD, Family or Adolescent service)
• Liaison with referring clinicians, family members, health professionals, education and disability services to ensure effective collaboration between clinicians for the care and overall wellbeing of children and adolescents presenting to CICADA services.
• Support to parents and/or caregivers to vulnerable families where domestic violence and child protection matters are identified.
• Individual and family-based therapies according to the needs identified.
• Complex case management in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Support the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate referral pathways for NDIS co-ordination
• Psychoeducation, support and family therapy for adolescents using substances, or children and adolescents affected by alcohol or other substance use within the family.

Benefits

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

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.

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 part time vacancies.

• Recognised degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the AASW.
• Extensive post graduate experience working with children, adolescents and families is desired, but not mandatory.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child and adolescents' physical, psychological and social development.
• Recognised clinical skills working with children and adolescents from vulnerable populations including complex trauma, mental health and child protection.
• Skills in psychosocial assessment, individual counselling and family therapy.
• Experience developing and implementing group programs
• Experience with research, quality assurance and teaching
• Demonstrated capacity for independent and multidisciplinary clinical work