Job Description

Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Role- Casual

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Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Role- Casual

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Develop versatile skills working on a supportive interdisciplinary team

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

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

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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.

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What You Will Be Doing

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What You Will Need

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Required

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

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Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership

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Working with Children's Check

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Police Check

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

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

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

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

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

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The ability toidentify,plan and implementand evaluate new service strategies

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Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development

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

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

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Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles

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Successful applicants will be provided:

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- Structured orientation program
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- Regular clinical supervision
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- Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects
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- Protected education, training, and professional development time
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- Targeted career planning and progression consultations
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- Graded caseloads
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- Generous salary packaging and super contributions
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We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

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

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Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive setting 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.

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

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Hiring Manager: Lauren Schairer, Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy
n Contact Number: 8559 5267
n Email: ***************@petermac.org

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Applications Close 11:59:Thursday 27 August 2026

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

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Our staff benefits 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.

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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 (Victoria)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Victoria