Health Clinician JCPRP
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 9 July 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: 24
Requisition ID: REQ673632
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 6 July 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Angela Hall on [email protected]
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.
What you'll be doing
Additional Benefits (where applicable): 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:
- Must hold a degree in Social Work or Psychology or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Extensive clinical experience in relation to child protection intervention and crisis intervention, counselling and case management including working with children, young people and their families.
- Significant demonstrated knowledge of NSW child protection legislation and policies, particularly in relation to the JCPRP program Demonstrated high level understanding and ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with interagency partners including the NSW Police Force and the Department of Community and Justice, health services and other key stakeholders in relation to children and young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect.
- Demonstrated extensive ability to work in partnership with Aboriginal services, community members and ability to provide culturally safe environment for peers, children and their families.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, independently problem-solve, and set priorities in complex situations
- Current Driver's License (NSW eligibility) and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.
- Ability to participate in the Child Protection on call roster at Sydney Children's Hospital
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe 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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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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 [email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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