Family Planning Australia is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not–for–profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for every body in every family as well as education and training and evidence–based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.
Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.
Benefits
- Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
- Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
- New modern offices with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
- Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, RDOs, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
- Professional support and development opportunities
Values
About you
You are a compassionate, motivated social worker who brings sound professional judgement and a strong commitment to supporting people through complex circumstances. You build respect, trusting relationships, are able to engage with diverse communities in a non-judgmental and empowering manner, and work collaboratively with your surrounding clients, colleagues and community partners.
You are confident in managing a varied caseload, assessing needs and risks, and developing practical, person centred plans. You are a clear communicator, maintain accurate and timely records, and approach sensitive situations with discretion, resilience and cultural awareness.
If you are ready to contribute your skills, initiative and care to a role where your work can make a lasting difference, then Family Planning Australia is the organisation for you.
About the role
- Fixed term full-time position (12-month maternity leave role | starting mid-January 2027)
Reporting to the Director Integrated Health Services, the State Social Worker is a sole position within Family Planning Australia working within a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for delivering professional and high-quality social work services to the clients of FPA. The State Social Worker undertakes counselling, the dissemination of information, and facilitates referrals to appropriate health care providers under the principles of prevention and early intervention. The State Social Worker assesses and intervenes on a range of biopsychosocial concerns that might arise in the reproductive and sexual health context, including pregnancy options. The State Social Worker works with clinicians to support the implementation of the violence, abuse and neglect framework, including routine screening and responding to child protection concerns. The State Social Worker is also responsible for advising on relevant policies, procedures, resources and training requirements.
How to Apply
Please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Zara Smith on 0484585574
Your application must include a:
- Resume (CV); and
- Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description
(we will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to).
FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
