Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Role- Casual

Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Role- Casual

Develop versatile skills working on a supportive interdisciplinary team

Receive regular supervision & seminars to uplift your learning and your career

Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR2YR1-4(SC21-24)

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

What You Will Be Doing

There is an opportunity in the Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy team at Peter Mac to welcome a Grade 2 Social Worker on a casual basis. As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be supported to continue growing your career in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings.

You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development, including education around and opportunities for supervision of Grade 1 social workers, and students. Grade 2 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to provide excellent, world-class cancer care through oncology- specific psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, risk assessment and response, discharge planning, and community resource linkages.

This role will also provide opportunities to be involved in research, quality improvement projects, and development of relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in the oncology field.Grade 2 Social Workers are supported by dedicated Grade 3 Senior Social Workers.

What You Will Need

Required





ABachelor's Degreeor QualifyingMasters in Social Work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.

Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership

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Substantial postgraduate experience in a hospital or health care setting (oncology and/or palliative care experience preferred).

Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practiceframeworksand principles, in the context of the current health care environment

Highly developed interpersonal skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration,negotiationand conflict management

Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an advanced level

Well-developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills

The ability toidentify,plan and implementand evaluate new service strategies

Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development

Experience in providing supervision to students and/or less experienced staff members.

Knowledge of, and ability toparticipatein quality improvement activities and develop strategies to market the work of the profession in the organisation, and beyond

Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles

Successful applicants will be provided:

- Structured orientation program
- Regular clinical supervision
- Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects




- Protected education, training, and professional development time
- Targeted career planning and progression consultations
- Graded caseloads
- Generous salary packaging and super contributions

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Hiring Manager: Lauren Schairer, Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy
Contact Number:
Email: ***************@petermac.org

Applications Close 11:59:Thursday 27 August 2026

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff perks include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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📌 Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Role- Casual (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne