Job Description
Mental Health Social Worker Graduate Programme - Graduate Social Worker - Rotating into our Allied Health Early Careers Programme (Fixed term 24 months)
To apply for this position, you must:
Have completed a Bachelor or Master's in Social Work and ready to commence work
Be eligible for AASW membership; If your qualification was obtained overseas, please provide an International Qualification Assessment via AASW and attach this to your application
Hold a current Victorian driver's license
The Allied Health Graduate Programme offers:
Supported learning across a range of mental health settings
24-month fixed term position.
Regular rotations, offering experiences in a variety of mental health clinical settings
Reflective practice (individual and group), professional development and learning opportunities
Support from the Social Work Clinical Educators and the Allied Health Early Careers Team
All applicants must possess:
A strong interest in mental health and passionate about pursuing a career in public mental health
Well‐developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
An ability to work as a team member and contribute to team decisions, as well as the willingness to learn from those around you
A willingness to work under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act ****
An understanding of the biopsychosocial issues experienced by consumers and their supporters
A commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and their families, carers & supporters
A willingness to work under the MARAM and Information Sharing Framework.
A growth mindset and commitment to professional development
Be within twenty‐four months of completion of tertiary Social Work qualification
Computer literacy
About the Role
As a participant of the St Vincent's Mental Health Allied Health Graduate Program (Social Work) you will have the opportunity to participate multiple rotations over 24 months.
The programme is designed to support newly graduated social workers to develop mental health competencies and successfully transition into the mental health workforce.
The Allied Health Graduate programme has a strong focus on growth learning, reflective practice, supervision and self‐care.
The positions are embedded in clinical settings, working as part of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.
These positions will rotate through various areas of St Vincent's Mental Health Service, across adult and older adult services, potentially including inpatient units, community teams and residential recovery services.
Allied Health Educators provide education opportunities, including regular individual and group supervision, localised mentoring and regular career development.
The position seeks to build the capacity of the public mental health workforce, to attract Social Workers who are passionate about a career in public mental health.
The roles also provide an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of consumers with a mental illness, and their supporters.
Classifications and Salary
Classifications for this position will range from Social Worker Grade 2
YC42 - YC45
(
$74,885 - $87,141
per annum pro rata)
About St Vincent's Mental Health
St Vincent's Mental Health Service is an area‐based mental health service operating in the inner‐city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.
It includes a range of inpatient, residential and community‐based programmes, providing treatment to adults and older adults who experience acute and complex mental health issues.




Multidisciplinary teams provide a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions underpinned by a strong commitment to recovery focused practice and person‐centred care.
Why Work in Mental Health at St Vincent's?
Work with people who are passionate about recovery.
Experience a positive work culture within a historical, values‐based organisation originally established to serve socioeconomically disadvantaged groups in the local community.
Participate in career development, training, and progression opportunities.
Receive support from staff who are continually motivated to provide the best possible care for consumers by building a confident and capable workforce.
Flexible working arrangements.
Discovery Days to experience a range of teams within our service.
Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay.
Great inner‐city location.
Easily accessible via public transport, extensive car parking options and close to Gertrude and Brunswick Streets in the heart of Fitzroy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Ability to join Fitness Passport – your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
Staff Health Centre.
Discounts and promotions are available through our Foundation.
Position Purpose
As a participant of the St Vincent's Mental Health Allied Health Graduate Program (Social Work) you will have the opportunity to participate in two 6x month rotations over 12 months.
The programme is designed to support newly graduated social workers to develop mental health competencies and successfully transition to practice in mental health.
You will be supported by a Social Work Clinical Educator with a strong focus on growth learning, professional development, reflective practice, supervision and self‐care.
This will include regular individual and peer supervision, localised mentoring, and regular professional development opportunities within the wider Mental Health Social Work Team.
The positions are located within clinical Adult Mental Health Community and Acute Inpatient settings, working closely with Grade 2 and Senior Social Workers and as part of multi‐disciplinary teams.
This enables learning and development in real‐life practice related content in a positive and supported environment.
An individualised learning plan is designed to work towards meeting targeted social work competencies in the mental health programme.
Following the programme, you will be supported to apply for ongoing, long term employment opportunities within St Vincent's Mental Health.
Position Duties
Skilfully engage consumers, carers, families and supports
Engage in mental health focused biopsychosocial assessments, family sensitive practice and interventions to promote Recovery
Work collaboratively with consumers, carers, families and supports in the development and implementation of individualised recovery plans designed to promote, foster, and sustain personal recovery
Undertake comprehensive mental state evaluation and risk assessment to inform planning and safe practice
Contribute to multidisciplinary clinical reviews, meetings, handovers, and case conferences
Provide social work consultation and support to other services,



teams and agencies as required to promote appropriate service delivery and care
Engage with and support community services and resources to facilitate effective community integration and referral
Engage in reflective supervision and practice – individually, with social work colleagues and with allied health graduate colleagues
Participate in ongoing professional development sessions to ensure up to date skills and knowledge of contemporary recovery focused interventions in mental health
Engage in the development of a comprehensive individual learning plan, working towards meeting the expected social work mental health graduate competencies
Demonstrate relevant family violence practice according to St Vincent's Mental Health guidelines.
This aligns with the Multi‐Agency Risk assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework, the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVIS) and Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) legislative requirements
Selection Criteria
Essential Registration, License or Qualification Requirements
In order to apply for this position, you must be eligible for AASW membership and hold a Bachelor of Social Work or Masters in Social Work (Qualifying), as well as a current Driver's Licence
Other Essential Requirements
Strong interest in mental health and well‐being and considering a career in mental health
Well‐developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work as a team member and contribute to team decisions, as well as the willingness to take advice and direction
An interest in understanding the range of issues experienced by people experiencing mental illness presenting with high level needs, and a commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and families/carers
Computer literacy
Commitment
Commitment to: The Values and Health Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity
The Principles of the St. Vincent's Hospital Patient Care Model
The Hospital's Code of Conduct
Closing Date
5 September *******:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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About St Vincent's Health Australia
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not‐for‐profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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📌 Social Work Graduate (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne