Job Description
Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
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Join the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program and rovide senior clinical social work and leadership to support older people and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes.
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Job Description
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Grade 3 Social Worker - Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Program
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Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Park Campus
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Why Join RMH?
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Part time, ongoing opportunity | 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 EFT)
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Leadership chance within the talented Social Work Department
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Shape the future of aged care, Lead with purpose, Make everyday matter.
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About the role
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join our highly regarded Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Program at Royal Park Campus.
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This is an opportunity for an accomplished clinician and emerging leader to make a meaningful difference for older people, supporting them to maximise independence and achieve their goals. Working within a contemporary "home first" philosophy of care, you will provide advanced clinical social work while contributing leadership, mentoring and expertise to a multidisciplinary team.
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You will also contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice, helping shape the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for older people and their families.
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If you're looking to combine clinical expertise, leadership and meaningful patient impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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Key Accountabilities
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Provide advanced psychosocial assessment, intervention and counselling for older people and their families.
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Support patients and carers to navigate complex health, social and discharge planning needs.
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Provide senior clinical leadership, expertise and guidance within the GEM multidisciplinary team.




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Supervise, mentor and support junior social workers and students.
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Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
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Collaborate with geriatricians, nurses, allied health clinicians and care coordinators to support person-centred care.
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Advocate for older people and their families, supporting wellbeing, independence and meaningful outcomes.
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About You
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You're an experienced Social Worker who brings strong clinical expertise, leadership and a commitment to improving outcomes for older people and their families. You'll bring:
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A Social Work qualification and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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Significant clinical experience (minimum 7 years), ideally in sub-acute hospital or aged care settings
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Strong psychosocial assessment, counselling and clinical reasoning skills
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Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and supervision experience
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Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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A person-centred approach and ability to build strong relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
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Confidence navigating complex situations, influencing practice and supporting positive outcomes
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A commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and service excellence
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Benefits of Working at RMH
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Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
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Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
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World-Class Excellence Work 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 benefits Salary 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 Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
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Name and Contact: Kate Credlin: ************
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
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The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
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RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .
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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Grade 3 Social Worker - Gem (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria