Senior Social Worker (Women & Children)

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney’s NBH Women and Children team is seeking a Senior Social Worker Level 3 to provide high level social work services to women, children and families. You will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to evidence-based care in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires a social work degree and AASW eligibility, with extensive clinical experience and the ability to lead quality improvement initiatives while working autonomously under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Work.
• Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with health professionals and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level Social Work service to consumers, carers and families.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care in Women and Children areas.
• Lead, initiate and participate in quality improvement activities or service evaluation.
• Demonstrate autonomous work capability with limited supervision and strong clinical judgement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interprofessional liaison

Clinical supervision

Health information systems

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work

Eligibility for AASW

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Social Worker Level 3 to join the Social Work Department at Northern Beaches Hospital supporting families in the clinical area of Women and Children. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference for women, children and their families, and thrive in a collaborative hospital environment,

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week Hours Per Week: 38

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling. Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Social Work Department, Northern Beaches Hospital.

What you'll be doing The Women and Children’s Social Worker is a Senior Clinician working with a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, and Allied Health professionals to provide care to patients in the areas of Women and Children at the NBH including the Antenatal Clinic, Birthing Unit, Special Care Nursery, Maternity and the Paediatric Ward. The Senior Social Worker will provide high level Social Work service to consumer's carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with the districts and professional policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation and Code of Conduct.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

• * A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Work.
• * Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
• * Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.
• * Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current social work practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
• * Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.

For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Watson on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.

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Applications Close: 8 November 2026