Locum Social Worker | Community Health | Regional VIC

$65–$75 per hour + Super | Accommodation | Travel Allowance

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity?

MARS Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a highly regarded regional Victorian health service, working within a supportive and welcoming Community Allied Health team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a varied community caseload, with accommodation provided, a generous travel allowance and the potential to extend

What's on Offer?

Contract: 2nd November 2026 – 1st January 2027

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Excellent regional Victorian health service

Potential to extend

About the Role

Working as part of the Community Allied Health team, you will provide social work services across three key programs:

- Transition Care Program (TCP): Supporting patients transitioning from hospital into the community or longer-term care arrangements.
- Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH): Providing psychosocial assessments,



care coordination and support to patients receiving rehabilitation in their homes.
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM): Supporting older adults within an outpatient rehabilitation program to maximise independence and wellbeing.

You’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and their families, facilitate discharge planning and coordinate appropriate community services.

About You

- Tertiary qualification in Social Work
- Eligibility for AASW membership
- Previous experience in community health, rehabilitation, aged care or hospital social work
- Robust assessment, discharge planning and case management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Available to commence 2nd November 2026

With an excellent hourly rate, private accommodation and travel assistance included, this opportunity is expected to fill quickly

📌 Locum Social Worker | Regional VIC (Melbourne)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Melbourne