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- Make an impact providing expert social work care to patients admitted to inpatient acute clinical areas

- Part time fixed term opportunities (0.6 EFT) until 30 September 2027 (parental leave cover)

- Flexibility to work two weekdays, plus either a Saturday or Sunday shift (with weekend hours open to discussion)

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Social Work department

The Social Work Department is a dynamic, progressive and highly collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families/carers. We work to minimise the impact of illness and hospitalisation through person-centred, evidence-based interventions that promote social and emotional wellbeing.

Our department is recognised for excellence in clinical practice, research and teaching, and fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where clinicians are empowered to learn, grow and achieve their full potential. With strong professional support, experienced mentors and a culture of continuous improvement, we are committed to developing rewarding and sustainable careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

What we can offer you!

With strong leadership and a supportive team environment, joining the Social Work Department will provide you with the prospect to work across the broader Allied Health Division and multidisciplinary teams. We will also provide you with:

- Innovative and progressive practice: we embrace best practice and contemporary healthcare delivery models to ensure timely, high-quality patient care, giving you the platform to actively evolve and improve your social work practice.

- A culture that prioritises you: we offer a relationship-focused team culture that genuinely prioritises your personal wellbeing, learning, and growth.

- Career and research pathways:



we connect you into a collaborative network alongside the broader Allied Health Division and Education Units, facilitating outstanding opportunities for education, research, and career advancement.

Working at Austin Health also means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.

- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.

About the role

As the Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing expert social work care to patients admitted to inpatient acute clinical areas. You will have demonstrated experience and expert knowledge of the delivery of social work service to a range of populations and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with a range of service providers.

These fixed term, part time opportunities allow for work life balance to those wishing to work two week days and one weekend day per week. Clinical work on the weekends will focus on providing support to MDT across the Emergency, Short Stay and ICU. In addition, some ward work will be required.

A regular day will see you:

- Provide expert clinical care to patients, families and carers

- Apply contemporary and evidence-based practice to your work

- Participate in our Student Education Program including taking student clinical placement

- Participate in a Social Work Department opportunities including provision of Grade 1 supervision, being part of a Social Work Department Portfolio,

- Actively participate in Supervision and Professional Development





What you'll bring

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

- A degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

- Previous experience working in a health / hospital environment.

- An ability to work autonomously, in a multi-disciplinary environment.

- Demonstrated well-developed skills and knowledge in health, including advanced patient assessment and intervention skills, discharge planning, consultation, referral, risk assessment, and collaborative care planning.

- Proven capacity to perform as a clinical social worker role in practice settings; and a sound knowledge of principles of professional practice and adherence to professional ethics.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Tamara Powell, Social Work Workforce Lead; [email protected]

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026

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