Senior Social Worker (Level 3) Child Development Unit (Sydney)

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Reference number REQ662589 Occupation Social Worker Work type Part-Time Location Sydney
- Greater West Salary Information $116892
- $120680 Closing date 13 June 2026 at 11:59pm Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 30 April 2027

Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3

Remuneration: 116892
- 120680 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ662589

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 13 June 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Silove on At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care. The Child Development Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is currently recruiting a part-time Senior Social Worker to join this highly skilled, specialist assessment service. This is a maternity relief position.

The Child Development Unit (CDU) is a multidisciplinary team providing diagnostic and assessment services for children aged 0 – 16 years presenting with complex developmental disorders, including intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated co-morbidities. The role involves providing counselling and telephone triage, managing intake processes, delivering independent case management and professional assessments, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will also support families in the transitioning to appropriate community-based supports and intervention services.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP) How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:

- Eligibility for AASW membership with significant post graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context.
- Substantial post graduate experience in social work practice with children and their families.
- A well-developed knowledge of the psycho-social challenges facing families with a child with developmental disabilities and a sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families.
- Significant post graduate experience in a variety of social work interventions/modalities including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management, counselling, group work.
- Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical supervision, professional education activities, service planning, and quality improvement activities.
- Capacity to share after hours and weekend on call duties.
- Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems. Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-secure environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Additional Information: SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies Need more information?

about applying for this position

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at For technical support please contact 1300 679 367 Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qxadt