How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View ourapplication guidefor information on how to respond to criteria andimprove your application.

1. Social Work degree which provides eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics.
2. Extensive post graduate experience in working with children, young people (0-18 years) and families within the Child Protection context.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of Child Protection Legislation and policy and procedures, with a focus on Out of Home Care.
4. Demonstrated advanced level of skills in complex psycho-social assessment and extensive specialist psycho-social knowledge of children in relation to: child protection, substance misuse, mental illness, domestic violence and the impact this may have on attachment and development.
5. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain close working relationships with NSW Health Services, Department of Communities and Justice and Non-Government agencies, and multidisciplinary colleagues
6. Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and demonstrated computer skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage stressful situations; ability to work unsupervised and apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.
8. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities and service evaluation processes with other staff and demonstrated capacity to provide clinical supervision.
9. 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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Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employeesreceive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, includingFitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of⚫️ 🟡 🔴Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander⚫️ 🟡 🔴background, people with adisability and people from theLGBTQI+community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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