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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 30 hours per weekPosition Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per week + Annual leave loading + 11.5% SuperannuationLocation: Sydney Local Health DistrictRequisition ID: REQ561726In Sydney Local Health District, our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!About the RoleThe Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Check Team in Sydney Local Health District provides child-focused health and development screening for preschool age-children in their Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings across the Sydney Region. The program is a collaboration between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education, which aims to identify childrens health and development support needs, and enhance their access to early intervention services, before starting school. This Social Work position is responsible for supporting the implementation and development of the SLHD Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks for four-year-old children in early education settings. This includes the completion of screening assessments, assisting in capacity building of health and education staff involved in the Brighter Beginnings initiatives, and supporting the case management of children with complex needs identified as part of the health and development checks, including the allocation and prioritisation of referrals to clinical teams and scheduling of initial appointments where appropriate.Ideal CandidateRecognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and highly developed customer service skills for in-person and phone/virtual modalities of care.Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).All candidates must have full working rights within Australia.Benefits and Perks!Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW HealthThis is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health, you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.For more information about SLHD, please visit Working With UsTo further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.For enquiries, please contact Rebecca Karmas via email at rebecca.karmas@health.nsw.gov.au or Rachel Walker via email at rachel.walker@health.nsw.gov.au.Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!Applications Close: 25 April 2025For Applicant Support and Information, visit Applicant Information #J-18808-Ljbffr