Mentor, lead and develop our Team in this newly created position

Influence growth and innovation within our Department

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Part Time and Permanent Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

We currently have a Permanent Part Time (0.9) FTE position available.

Vacancy Reference No. 687117

Position Profile

We are seeking a collaborative and hands-on leader with advanced clinical expertise to join our team at Perth Children’s Hospital as Manager – Social Work. This is a unique opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality, child and family-centred social work services across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings.

Working in close partnership with the Head of Department, Social Work, you will lead our teams to deliver expert clinical care to children and families experiencing complex health and social challenges, providing clinical cover or support for your team as needed, including assessment and intervention work.

This is an exciting time of growth and innovation within the department, offering the opportunity to shape team culture and structure. Your role will be central to fostering clinical leadership at all levels and embedding a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture—one that values communication, flexibility, mutual support, and shared responsibility.

You will have opportunities to participate in service redesign and expansion, including the launch of the Allied Health Hospital in the Home (HiTH) model, development of advanced scope roles, and implementation of new systems and processes in response to legislative changes such as those impacting FDV.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading teams to planning and managing social work activities with a focus on delivering culturally safe, inclusive, and family-centred care.
• Providing both clinical and professional leadership and mentoring, actively developing P1 and P2 social workers and emerging practitioners.
• Contributing to recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and performance management of social work staff.
• Supporting and coaching Social Work staff at all levels, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Engaging in departmental and interagency committees and initiatives in alignment with hospital priorities and evolving service needs.
• Participating in quality improvement planning, implementation and evaluation of services, policies and procedures.
• Championing a strong social work identity within the hospital and promoting its essential role within multidisciplinary care teams.

If you have leadership experience and are committed to clinical excellence, service development and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role.

Relevant experience in working with children and families will be highly regarded however applicants with relevant experience adult care will be provided the opportunity for support and education to translate your knowledge to a paediatric setting.

About our Department:

Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team of Social Workers, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and Welfare Officers offer a wide range of services to inpatients and outpatients from birth to 16 years of age.

Designed to assist families in managing the practical, personal, and emotional impacts of illness, disability, and hospitalisation, our comprehensive services include specialist counselling and crisis assistance, advocacy for patient needs, education, liaison with other services and referral to community-based resources.

Health issues can deeply impact the emotional and social well-being of children and their families. As part of a holistic approach to each child’s care, we work closely with a medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to assess needs and provide compassionate support.

We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and at times we continue to work with some families even after they leave the hospital, which includes travelling to support rural and regionally based out-patients.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
• A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• Evidence of a Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers OR evidence from the AASW of assessment of an overseas social work qualification and AASW membership eligibility.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Joanne McNamara (Head of Department Social Work) on email [email protected] or phone 0409 632 688 with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 July 2026.

About CAHS:

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

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CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.

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For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected]

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