About the Role
Friendly and dynamic team.
Fixed Term / Part Time position - 3 days per week.
Based at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy.
An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team on a fixed term basis due to parental leave cover.
At St Vincent's we have an approach to working with patients which puts them at the heart of their care.
This position will work with patients based in our cancer and chronic illness team based at Fitzroy.
To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position.
Experience in an hospital setting (preferably acute) would be highly regarded.
Use your skills to undertake multi-dimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans.
Liaise with patients, their families and/or carers to co-ordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes.
Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities.
Provide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as required.
Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners.
Classifications for Grade 2 Social Workers range from SC21 - SC24 ($90,235 - $103,724 per annum, pro rata for part time).
For a copy of the position description, please email Guy Bussenschutt (******)
Your Contribution
Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work
At least 3 years social work experience in a hospital or related inpatient health care setting is essential
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we offer
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!




Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Staff Health Centre CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
About the Social Work Department
The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction.
At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes,



we encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit or get in contact at ******
Closing Date
Closing Date: 11 October *******:59pm
Other Information
You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, Current South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Social Worker Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne