State Social Worker

Family Planning NSW; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging options

Meal and entertainment allowance

Free parking

Paid leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Family Planning Australia is seeking a qualified State Social Worker to deliver high‑quality social work services within a multidisciplinary team across reproductive and sexual health. You will provide counselling, information, referrals and advocacy to clients in complex situations.

This fixed‑term full‑time maternity leave role starts mid‑January 2027, reports to the Director Integrated Health Services, and requires a Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for AASW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (4 year degree) minimum and eligibility for AASW.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in women’s health or reproductive & sexual health contexts.
• High level clinical social work skills including counselling and advocacy, in person and via telehealth.
• Proven ability to engage diverse communities with cultural awareness and respect.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counselling and information to clients in complex situations.
• Facilitate referrals to health care providers under prevention and early intervention principles.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, resources and training requirements.

Skills

Counselling

Advocacy

Telehealth

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (4 year degree)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Family Planning Australia is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for every body in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• New modern offices with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, RDOs, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Professional supportand development opportunities

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values
• FPA is a pro-choice organisation
• For a full view of our Values please refer toFamily Planning Australia website

About you

You are a compassionate, motivated social worker who brings sound professional judgement and a strong commitment to supporting people through complex circumstances. You build respect, trusting relationships, are able to engage with diverse communities in a non-judgmental and empowering manner, and work collaboratively with your surrounding clients, colleagues and community partners.

You are confident in managing a varied caseload, assessing needs and risks, and developing practical, person centred plans. You are a clear communicator, maintain accurate and timely records, and approach sensitive situations with discretion, resilience and cultural awareness.

If you are ready to contribute your skills, initiative and care to a role where your work can make a lasting difference, then Family Planning Australia is the organisation for you.

About the role

• Fixed termfull-time position (12-month maternity leave role | starting mid-January 2027)

Reporting to the Director Integrated Health Services, the State Social Worker is a sole position within Family Planning Australia working within a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for delivering professional and high-quality social work services to the clients of FPA. The State Social Worker undertakes counselling, the dissemination of information, and facilitates referrals to appropriate health care providers under the principles of prevention and early intervention. The State Social Worker assesses and intervenes on a range of biopsychosocial concerns that might arise in the reproductive and sexual health context, including pregnancy options. The State Social Worker works with clinicians to support the implementation of the violence, abuse and neglect framework, including routine screening and responding to child protection concerns. The State Social Worker is also responsible for advising on relevant policies, procedures, resources and training requirements.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

Other requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (i.e. Bachelor of Social work (4 year degree) minimum) including eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (http://www.aasw.asn.au/membershipinfo/membership-eligibility)
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in women’s health, reproductive & sexual health, or other relevant field (e.g. community health) and approved to provide pregnancy options counselling services under Medicare
• High level clinical social work skills and experience, including counselling and advocacy, in working with clients face to face and by telehealth
• Proven ability to develop and implement continuous quality improvement processes and adhere to regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated success in driving and implementing change in a multidisciplinary clinical setting
• High level ability to manage competing demands and demonstrate flexibility in adapting effectively to change
• High level interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills including advocacy, networking, policy development and report writing skills
• Sound computer skills, including MS Office applications
• Experience working with a diverse client base – this may include young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally & linguistically diverse people and/or people with disability
• Must have full Australian working rights
• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Previous experience working as a sole social worker within a multidisciplinary clinical team

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role
• Immunisation / vaccination requirements apply to this role