Social Worker - Building Strong Foundations (Identified)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Building Strong Foundations and Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service teams. You will deliver psychosocial assessments and care coordination for Aboriginal children aged 0-5 years, in a culturally safe, family-centred model across multiple settings.

The role includes senior clinician responsibilities such as supervision and specialty consultation, contributing to high-quality care and

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Extensive experience in clinical services with a complex caseload including psychosocial assessments.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities and cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, care coordination and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for Aboriginal children and families.
• Deliver culturally safe, family-centred care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical supervision, professional leadership and specialist consultation to psychosocial staff.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - Building Strong Foundations (Identified)

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

REQ687211

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 13/08/2027) - Part Time may be considered

Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ687211

Applications Close: 20/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth) .

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Social Worker Level 3 to join our Building Strong Foundations (BSF) and Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service (AMIHS) teams.
This rewarding role supports Aboriginal children aged 0-5 years, their families and communities through a culturally responsive primary health care model that values respectful, trusting and enduring relationships. Working across BSF and AMIHS, you will provide specialist social work services including comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care coordination and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
You will work closely with women expecting an Aboriginal baby, Aboriginal mothers and families, delivering culturally safe and family-centred care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders. The position plays a key role in supporting service quality and continuous improvement through participation in planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting activities across Child and Family Health Services.
As a senior clinician, you will provide clinical supervision, professional leadership and specialist consultation to psychosocial clinicians and other staff, contributing to a high-quality service that promotes best practice and positive outcomes for Aboriginal families and communities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker who is committed to culturally safe practice, values community partnerships and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families.
Join us in strengthening the foundations for healthy futures for Aboriginal children and families. If you are passionate about delivering culturally responsive care and empowering communities, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
• For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here .

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Applicant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female (Applicants race and gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 and Section 13 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, (NSW)
• Extensive recent experience in the provision of clinical services with a complex caseload, requiring advanced casework, counselling and practice skills, and demonstrated experience in working with domestic violence, post-natal depression, child protection issues, low risk suicide and child development
• Experience working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. It is essential that the successful applicant has a high level of cultural competence, significant experience working with, and has connections to, Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to plan implement, evaluate and report on services, including identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice across psychosocial and multidisciplinary service delivery.
• Ability to practice within a Primary Health Care framework, including evidence informed interventions (such as group work/family therapy), building effective partnerships, record keeping and continuous improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management and computer skills
• Current NSW drivers’ licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving between centres in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District