Social Worker Neuropsychiatry

- On going full time prospect
- Support evidence based interventions
- Generous salary packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Flexible working arrangements

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s specialist Neuropsychiatry team, recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their carers while working in a specialist service committed to improving outcomes and developing the future workforce.

As a Grade 3 Social Worker, you’ll provide a high level of clinical expertise in supporting patients and their carers, working closely with the inpatient team and broader multidisciplinary service.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide assessment, intervention and support to patients with complex neuropsychiatric presentations and their carers.
- Work closely with the inpatient and multidisciplinary teams to support person-centred care and discharge planning.
- Advocate for patients and connect them with appropriate health, community and social supports.
- Build strong partnerships with patients, carers and internal and external service providers.

About You

You are a qualified Social Worker with AASW membership or eligibility, bringing:

- Experience in mental health or aged care settings.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments.




- Effective communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development and research.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the lived experience workforce.
- Flexibility to work across inpatient and outpatient settings as required.

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work

Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.

- Career Growth

Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.

- Supportive Culture & Belonging

Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.

- Innovation

Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.

- 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.

- 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).
- 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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Interested?

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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

📌 Social Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne