Social Worker – Grade 2

Position: Social Worker – Grade 2
Location: Regional Victoria, AU
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Relocation Support: Intrastate (over 100km) – up to $2,500; Interstate – up to $5,000; Overseas – up to $8,000
Accommodation Support: Up to $350 per week for up to 10 weeks, or 10-week interim accommodation if available
FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service to ease your transition

Why Join Us?

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short- and long-term treatment and support. RGH-Global partners with a premier healthcare provider committed to delivering person-centred care. Our partner’s services focus on restoring health and wellbeing through innovative, goal‑oriented programs. As part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive workplace culture, making a meaningful impact on clients’ lives.

About the Role

Exciting opportunities exist for a skilled clinician to join either the Acute Response Team or Prevention and Recovery Care Team. Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

- Adult Mental Health

- Community Mental Health

- Acute Adult Inpatient Unit -

- Aged Persons Mental Health

- Child and Youth Mental Health

Who We’re Looking For

- Social Workers must be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

- Minimum of three-year post‑graduate experience

- Sound knowledge of principles and practice of psychiatric care

- Demonstrates competence in completion of a comprehensive assessment of consumers suffering mental illness including mental state examination and risk assessment

- Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills

- Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with other staff and agencies

- Evidence of ability to work with consumers in a family, gender, culture and diversity sensitive manner

- A sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Vic) 2024. A demonstrated capacity to work autonomously in a community mental health setting

- To display the ability or understanding of AOD screening and assessment of substance use/withdrawal and the principles of an integrated mental health and AOD treatment approach

- Suitably qualified candidates eligible for employer‑nominated sponsorship (ANZSCO 252411)

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

- Work‑Life Balance: Flexible full‑time or part‑time roles, paid parental leave, and options to purchase additional leave

- Career Growth: Access professional development, study leave, and mentorship to achieve your goals

- Community Connection: Join a free Community Connector Program to integrate into the vibrant regional community

- Wellbeing Focus: Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a social club with exclusive events and discounts

- Recognition: Be celebrated through a monthly, bi‑monthly, and annual reward and recognition program

Live, Work, and Thrive in Regional Victoria

Nestled in a vibrant regional area of Victoria, this location offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. From bustling local markets to stunning natural surroundings, you’ll discover a community where great things happen.

Our partner is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ individuals, those with different abilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Pre‑employment checks, including Working with Children’s Check, NDIS Worker Screening, and others, may apply. Ready to make an impact? We would love to hear from you.

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