Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Youth Health Service - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ690069
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: FLYHT
Applications close: 13/09/2026
Contact: Glenys Goodwin on [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people?
The South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Youth Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care to young people aged 12-24 years.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist youth health service supporting young people experiencing complex health and psychosocial issues, including mental health concerns, trauma, family conflict, homelessness, school disengagement, substance use, and other vulnerabilities.
As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside Youth Health Nurses, Social Workers, Counsellors, Health Education Officers and Aboriginal Health Workers to provide holistic, integrated care across community, outreach and school-based settings.
Are You the Right Fit?
About the role
The Social Worker will:
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people aged 12-24 years.
- Deliver trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate and culturally safe care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case planning and care coordination.
- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning.
- Provide consultation and secondary support to Youth Health clinicians.
- Develop collaborative relationships with schools, Child and Family services, Mental Health, NGOs and community partners.
- Participate in clinical supervision, service development, quality improvement and evaluation activities.
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Contribute to health promotion and early intervention initiatives across South Western Sydney
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about working with vulnerable adolescents and young adults.
- Demonstrates excellent assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills.
- Has experience working with complex presentations including trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, family conflict and psychosocial adversity.
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Has highly developed communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Can manage a diverse caseload while maintaining high clinical standards.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Describe your experience providing psychosocial assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adolescents and/or young adults with complex mental health and psychosocial needs. Please include the therapeutic approaches you have used and the outcomes achieved.
- This role works with young people who may have experienced trauma, family conflict, school disengagement, homelessness or other vulnerabilities. Describe how you apply trauma-informed, youth-centred and culturally safe principles in your clinical practice. Please provide a recent example.
- Provide an example of a time you worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external agencies (such as schools, health services or community organisations) to support a young person with complex needs. What was your role and what was the outcome?
- This position requires excellent clinical judgement, risk assessment and case management skills. Describe a situation where you assessed and managed clinical risk for a young person. How did you prioritise care, communicate with stakeholders and ensure the young person's safety?
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Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing 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.
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Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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