Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2154,06 - $2223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week

Location: Erina
Requisition ID: REQ583159

Applications Close: Monday 30 June at 11:59 pm 2025

Potentially Interviewing: Week of 07 July 2025

We are seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) team within the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) service stream. This role provides specialist casework and therapeutic counselling to children and their families/carers where Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) due to domestic violence, physical abuse, or neglect has been confirmed by Family and Community Services and/or the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP).

As a senior clinician, you will also contribute to clinical leadership within the team, provide professional supervision to junior staff, and play a key role in service development and evaluation.

About the Role:

Deliver trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and casework to children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect.

Provide medium to long-term interventions that support recovery, enhance safety, and strengthen parenting capacity.

Collaborate with external partners including Community Services, JCPRP, schools, police, and non-government agencies.

Act as a clinical leader within the CPCS team by supporting service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Provide professional supervision and mentorship to less experienced social workers.

Support staff and student education through teaching and reflective practice.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You:

A Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
(Overseas-qualified applicants must provide their AASW Overseas Assessment Number.)

A current and valid NSW Driver Licence and a willingness to travel as required.

A National Criminal Record Check.

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment.

Compliance with NSW Health Vaccination Category A / immunisation requirements.

As a senior clinician and team leader, you are also expected to actively support and promote a positive safety culture, in line with NSW Health’s Safety Management System. You consult effectively with others to ensure health, safety, and wellbeing across the workplace and encourage continuous improvement in practice and service delivery.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health/

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact:
Claire - Louise Kerr

Phone: 02 4394 7108

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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