27 Nov
Northern Health Australia
Australia
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Graduate Social Workers to join the Acute Social Work team.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Social Worker to join the Northern Health Social Work team.
This is a Grade 1 New Graduate Social Work position, which provides high quality Social Work assessments, intervention and discharge planning. The New Graduate Social Worker is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and is expected to share their assessment with the team and work together to formulate a comprehensive and protected discharge plan for the patient. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. The role is located on an acute inpatient ward at the Northern Hospital Epping. The successful applicant will participate in the Allied Health Graduate Program, have regular formal supervision and be able to attend relevant professional development sessions offered internally.
This is a full-time (80 hours per week) fixed term position for 12 months, including an ADO each month.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, intervention, and discharge planning of patients, preferably within a hospital inpatient setting.
- Demonstrated ability to complete timely risk assessments and intervention to patients experiencing crisis, including a sound understanding of the appropriate legislation when required.
- Well-developed interpersonal, practical negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and dedication to ongoing Quality Improvement.
- Good knowledge of relevant community resources and information.
- Eligibility for membership of the AASW.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Belinda Gruevski Senior Social Worker Ph. 0409 643 038 or Anthea Elliott Acute Clinical Leader Social Work ph. 0417 303 190.
Applications close 3 December 2025
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
📌 Graduate Social Worker Grade 1 (Australia)
🏢 Northern Health Australia
📍 Australia
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