This is a Social Worker Level 5 - Sexual Assault Portfolio - Goulburn role with NSW Health based in Goulburn, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Social Worker Level 5 - Sexual Assault Portfolio - Goulburn role at NSW Health Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract until 28 August 2026 Location: Goulburn Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5 Remuneration: $135,884.00 - $139,188.00 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ638805 Applications Close: 25 February 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing About The Service Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Supporting our Community through Compassionate Care. Are you dedicated to helping patients and their families navigate complex social and emotional challenges? At Southern NSW LHD our Social Workers play a crucial role in providing holistic support—addressing the social, emotional, and practical needs that impact patient health and recovery. You’ll work closely with medical teams to connect patients with resources and empower them during vulnerable times. Join us to help build stronger, healthier communities through social support and advocacy. Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What You'll Be Doing The Network Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Team Leader is responsible for managing and leading the delivery of quality VAN services within the Network, as well as promoting consistency, quality and accountability in clinical practice across the LHD in partnership with the other VAN Network Team Leaders. This position has clinical, education and management responsibilities and includes a clinical caseload as well as District Lead responsibilities for one of the below Specialist Portfolios: Sexual Assault Child Wellbeing and Child Protection Domestic and Family Violence Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers(AASW) OR relevant tertiary qualification as a Counsellor with eligibility to the respective Australian professional association. Demonstrated significant experience in clinical practice in Violence Abuse and Neglect Services including but not limited to sexual assault/child protection service/domestic violence service provision. Response to include nomination of two portfolios of clinical interest and description of experience relevant to these portfolios. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level supervision, leadership and direction to the development and coordination of clinical services with a Health Service or multidisciplinary team Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills, experience using a variety of media and communication methods and proficiency with common computer applications Ability to effectively prioritise crisis responses, organise the clinical workloads within a team that spans multiple responding to multiple VAN presentations and regional sites within the Network. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to service development, quality improvement and leading the implementation of evidence based practice. Experience in service delivery for 24/7 crisis responses to VAN presentations and escalation processes for these crisis services. Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. 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. Southern NSW 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. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Gemma Evans on 02 6150 7857 or Gemma.Evans@health.nsw.gov.au Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Managing and leading VAN services Providing clinical supervision Maintaining clinical caseload Key Strengths Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker ️ Experience in Violence Abuse and Neglect Services Advanced communication skills Crisis response prioritization Service development experience Driver's license A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
