Job Description
Ravenhall Correctional Centre | Melbourne West
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Social Worker Grade 2 (SW2)
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Pay Range - $***** - $101,202 Plus Super and Perks
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This will be aligned to the new ********* under implementation.
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A workplace like no other
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AtForensicare, we're Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We work alongside some of the state's most vulnerable consumers, supporting recovery while contributing to a safer and more connected mental health and justice system.
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As a Social Worker within our prison services program at Ravenhall Correctional Centre, you'll work in a unique and highly rewarding environment where your expertise can make a genuine difference to consumers, their families and carers. You'll join an experienced multidisciplinary team that values curiosity, collaboration, professional growth and recovery-focused practice.
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About the role
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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to provide specialist forensic mental health services within the Erskine Forensic Mental Health Service at Ravenhall Correctional Centre.
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In this role, you will:
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Deliver high-quality social work assessments, interventions and care planning.
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Complete comprehensive psychosocial, family, risk and needs assessments.
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Advocate for consumers' rights, entitlements and recovery goals.
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Provide specialist advice and consultation to multidisciplinary team members.
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Support family-inclusive and recovery-oriented practice.
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Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives and research activities.
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Assist with the supervision and support of students and early-career social workers where appropriate.
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Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support positive consumer outcomes.
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What you'll bring
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To be successful, you will have:
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A degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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Demonstrated commitment to mental health recovery principles.
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Experience delivering ethical and effective social work services within complex or statutory environments.
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Strong psychosocial assessment and complex case planning skills.
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Understanding of risk, recovery and trauma-informed practice.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
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Or for more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit

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Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
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This position is subject to a Police Check
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Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
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📌 Social Worker Grade 2 (Victoria)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Victoria