Grade 3 Clinical Social Worker - Residential Aged Care

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane - Melbourne VIC

$104,135 - $118,981 a year

1d ago , from St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane

- Permanent Part Time (0.5 EFT, 20 hours per week)
- Located in Kew/Hawthorn East
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Excellent benefits including salary packaging

About the Company

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers, driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

About the Role

The role would be suited to a dynamic and compassionate social worker who has had experience in supporting people who reside in the Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). The RACFs covered by this position are Berengarra, Prague House and Auburn House, with a requirement to work cross campus to provide a service to all of the SVHM RACFs.

The successful candidate will be provided with a comprehensive and flexible career development program, as well as structured supervision and support for clinical decision making.

Classifications for this position will range from Social Worker Grade 3 SC31 – SC34 $104,135 - $118,981 per annum).

Your Contribution





- Bachelor of Social Work Degree/Qualifying Masters Degree
- A minimum of seven or more years experience in hospital social work or related area
- Achieved or working towards a post-graduate Masters in relevant professional area desirable
- Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
- Leadership qualities and highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant professional area, or progress towards these, are desirable.
- A minimum of seven years’ experience in hospital social work or a related area.
- Demonstrated experience working with older people, including people who may be experiencing homelessness.
- Strong knowledge of aged care systems, elder rights, homelessness and NDIS.
- Knowledge of relevant legal frameworks, including VCAT, the Residential Tenancies Act, Coroners Court and Aged Care Act 2024.
- Advanced clinical assessment, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict-management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and experience supervising staff and students.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to service improvement, innovation and high-quality social work practice.

What we Offer

- A focus on wellbeing initiatives,



with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement

Contact

Penny Lording *****@svha.org.au

About the Department

Social Work sits within the Allied Health and Pharmacy directorate and provides services across acute medicine, acute surgery, sub-acute care, cancer and chronic illness, correctional health and residential aged care. The department is committed to high-quality clinical practice, professional development, education and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

- Provide advanced psychosocial assessment, intervention and care planning for residents and their families.
- Assess and support the management of complex risk, including family violence and elder abuse.
- Provide expert advice regarding decision-making capacity and coordinate VCAT applications and hearings where required.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, substitute decision-makers and external services.
- Support residents and families experiencing emotional distress and facilitate appropriate ongoing referrals.
- Liaise with the NDIA/NDIS and other relevant services to support residents’ needs.
- Provide expert secondary consultation and clinical leadership in complex and high-risk matters.
- Supervise staff and students as required and contribute to teaching and professional development.
- Participate in research, evaluation, quality improvement and service developme

📌 Grade 3 Clinical Social Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane
📍 Melbourne