Social Worker (Level 3) - Maternity and Paediatrics

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Job summary

Canterbury Hospital, part of Sydney Local Health District, NSW Health, is seeking a Social Worker Level 3 to provide senior clinical leadership and optimise patient and family-centred care. The role includes mentoring Level 1/2 staff and supervising students on clinical placements to uphold the award requirements.

Ideal candidates will hold a Social Work degree eligible for Australian Association of Social Workers membership, possess a current NSW driver’s licence, and demonstrate advanced

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in social work at Level 2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within Social Work service provision and optimise patient/client care delivery.
• Mentor and develop staff including supervision and direction to Level 1/2 staff and students on clinical placements.

Skills

Bachelor-level Social Work degree

Current NSW Driver’s Licence

Advanced clinical knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker (Level 3) - Maternity and Paediatrics

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time (38 Hours per week) Position Classification:Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 per annum + Superannuation Location:Canterbury Hospital Requisition ID:REQ702949

Would you like to become part of a committed team, always striving to deliver excellence in the health sector?

About the Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

The Social Worker will provide senior clinical leadership within Social Work service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff including provision of supervision and direction to Level 1/2 staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award.

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).


• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of social work, with experience at Level 2 or higher.


• Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off


• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!


• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading


• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus


• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education


• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Kerryn Dziamba on 0472626*** or via email at **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

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