Job Description

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- Social Worker Grade Two - Allied Health Graduate Program - Mental Health
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- Two Full time Fixed term opportunities available
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- Opportunity for Career Progression - support in applying for a grade three role on successful completion of the 24-month graduate program
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- Commencing by 27th January 2027 | Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (YC 42-YC45)
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About the role

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Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service as a Social Worker Grade 2 within our highly regarded two-year Allied Health Graduate Program.

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This is an opportunity to build your skills and confidence in mental health social work through a structured and supported introduction to practice.

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Working alongside experienced social workers and a multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers, families, carers and supporters using a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach. You will receive comprehensive orientation, regular clinical supervision, monthly education and peer support, with a strong focus on learning, wellbeing and professional development.

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Key Accountabilities

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- Provide social work assessment and intervention for consumers, families and carers.
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- Deliver strengths-based, recovery-focused care within a multidisciplinary team.
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- Participate in supervision, clinical reviews, team meetings and education.
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- Engage fully in the Allied Health Graduate Program and ongoing professional development.
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- Practise safely within scope and contribute to quality, risk and service improvement.
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About You

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- A qualified or soon-to-be qualified Social Worker, eligible for AASW membership.
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- Genuine interest in developing a career in public mental health.
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- Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
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- Commitment to reflective practice, learning and career development.
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- Ability to work within scope of practice and seek support when required.
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Benefits of Working at RMH

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- Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
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- Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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- Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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- InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
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- World-Class ExcellenceWork alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
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- Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
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- Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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📌 Social Work Entry Level Program (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria