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Full Time and Part Time Ongoing Positions

Salary: $90,235 to $103,724 + Super (pro-rata for part time)

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 diverse 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.

What You Will Be Doing There is an opportunity in the Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy team at Peter Mac to welcome multiple Grade 2 Social Workers with both full time and part-time permanent positions available. As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be supported to continue growing your career in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings. 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. 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. Dedicated Grade 3 Senior Social Workers support Grade 2 Social Workers.

What You Will Need Required

A bachelor’s degree or Qualifying master’s in social work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance

Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership

Working with Children's Check

Police Check

Substantial postgraduate experience in a hospital or health care setting.

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

Advanced people skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management.

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

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

The ability to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate recent service strategies.

Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development

Experience collaborating with people affected by cancer.

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

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

Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles

Successful applicants will be provided:

Structured orientation program

Regular clinical supervision





Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects

Protected education, training, and professional development time

Targeted career planning and progression consultations

Graded caseloads

Benefits

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

Discounted health insurance and eye care

A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave

Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging Peter Mac celebrates, values, and supports a diverse and inclusive environment 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.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Please indicate desired hours (full time, part time, days of week, number of hours / fortnight) in your covering letter.

Hiring Manager: Lauren Schairer, Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy Contact Number: 8559 5267 Email:

Applications Close 11:59pm: Sunday 11 October 2026

Position Summary The Grade 2 Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of high quality social work services to patients receiving treatment at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Parkville or satellite campuses.

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range SC21 – SC24

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships Internal

Peter Mac at all levels

External

Staff in government and non-government agencies

Community based care and support service providers

Hospitals and other health services

The Cancer Council and other peak bodies

Education Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Skills

Bachelor of Social Work Degree/ Qualifying Master’s Degree

Eligible for Registration with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

Substantial postgraduate experience in a hospital or health care setting.

Current Working With Children Check

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

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

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

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





The ability to identify, plan and implement and evaluate recent service strategies

Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional developmentExperience in providing supervision to students and/or less experienced staff members

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

Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Eligible for Registration with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

Key Accountabilities 1. Provide direct high quality clinical services to patients and families within Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Compliance with AASW practice guidelines and professional standards, organizational policies and procedures.

Comprehensive range of social work services provided including: completion of psycho-social assessments and interventions plans to address access, community and organizational supports, adjustment to illness and other supportive care strategies relevant to the care of cancer patients and their families

Discharge planning in accordance with professional guidelines.

Patient and team satisfaction with service provided.

Documentation in accordance with professional guidelines and organisational practices.

Data collection in line with organisational requirements.

Engagement and self-reporting in Professional Supervision in accordance with AASW guidelines and organisational requirements

Participation in Career development Programs

2. Provide professional supervision to social work students and less experienced staff. Provides teaching and education regarding oncology social work to internal and external stakeholders.

Provide supervision as per professional standards and departmental requirements.

Provides in-services for staff on role and psychosocial issues.

Provides community consultation and education as required.

3. Contribute to the development, update and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols as required.

Develop policies in consultation with Head, Social Work Department and within skilled standards.

4. Participates in the design, delivering and evaluation of relevant programs, quality research and projects in the Social Work Department.

Program development, quality assurance and practice based research activities in consultation with team, manager and professional supervisor.

Undertake active roles in relevant working groups.

Contribute to and coordinate departmental portfolios as required.

Report on all activities within agreed timelines.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

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

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.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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📌 Social Worker Grade 2 (Parkville)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Parkville