Child Protection Social Worker

Be part of a team that provides care, advocacy, and support when it matters most

Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Hours Per Week: 31
Requisition ID: REQ550615
Closing Date: 09/02/25

About the Role
Become part of a dedicated and dynamic team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, committed to providing high-quality care to children who have experienced physical abuse and neglect, and their families
This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a trauma-informed setting while supporting patients and families through their hospital journey and beyond.

Within the role, you will:

• Deliver outstanding clinical care to children, including conducting complex psychosocial assessments.
• Coordinate child protection paediatric clinics and provide consultation and support related to child protection practices.
• Contribute to the team’s acute response, clinical advice, and long-term health coordination through outpatient clinics.
• Develop innovative strategies and solutions for complex patient cases in acute and community settings.
• Foster strong, constructive relationships with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to enhance the hospital’s child protection response.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment and value collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• You are committed to improving outcomes for patients who have experienced complex trauma and can work collaboratively to provide a trauma-informed service.
• You are courageous, resilient, and motivated to advocate for the needs of patients and their families.
• You enjoy contributing to a multidisciplinary response and ensuring patients are supported through the health system and beyond discharge.
• You possess a proactive, organised, and diligent approach to work, with a deep understanding of the impacts of violence, abuse, and neglect on individuals, families, and communities.
• You have prior experience delivering culturally appropriate and competent services and excel in communication, leadership, and time management.

What we can offer you: 

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

 
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For role related queries or questions contact Timothy Hawes on Timothy.Hawes@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health 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. 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.