Casual Social Worker Grade 2-1

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Casual Social Worker Grade 2-1

Apply locations VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus VIC - Melbourne, Western Suburbs VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Casual posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 15, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id JR144093

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are excited to welcome you to the St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) team as a Social Worker within our Continuum of Care Department.

This position is based across our Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee campuses. This is a casual role designed to provide support to our existing social work team.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

- Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
- Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay)
- Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
- A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
- Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU:

As an outstanding Social Worker, you will bring:

- A strong understanding of the diverse issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support the discharge of patients with complex social needs
- A minimum qualification of a Bachelor of Social Work
- Proven experience working as a Social Worker in a hospital environment
- In-depth knowledge of the Aged Care sector

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now Your application must include:

- Cover Letter
- Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please Michelle Dunn - Continuum of Care Manager for a confidential discussion on +61 3 9411 7673.

2. THE ORGANISATION AND OUR MISSION
ST VINCENT'S HEALTH AUSTRALIA: IDENTITY
Our organisational values are relevant to all positions. All employees are required to consistently demonstrate behaviours that support the Mission, Vision, Creed and Values of St Vincent's Health Australia and promote an ethical environment in accordance with the St Vincent's Health Australia Code of Conduct.
ST VINCENT'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a not-for-profit, private Catholic hospital caring for the community for more than 100 years. With over 500 registered beds and more than 1,800 staff across four hospitals located in Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee, St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne is one of Melbourne's busiest and biggest acute care hospitals. Major specialities of the hospital include orthopaedics, urology, general surgery, cardiology, obstetrics, gynaecology, reconstructive plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and rehabilitation. We also specialise in ear, nose and throat, oncology and haematology.

OUR MISSION
As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus. We are especially committed to people who are poor and vulnerable.
We draw on the talents of our people and collaborate with others who share our vision and values to continue the pioneering spirit of Mary Aikenhead and the Sisters of Charity. We are committed to providing compassionate and innovative care, enabling hope for those we serve.

OUR VISION
To lead transformation in health care inspired by the healing ministry of Jesus.

OUR VALUES
Our values, based on the Gospels, reflect the healing ministry of Jesus, and act as a point of reference for our decision making which is fundamental to our catholic identity. Our values provide direction as to the type of organisation we aspire to be and the kind of behaviours we regard as appropriate to help achieve our aspirations. Our values underpin all that we do and are demonstrated through our everyday actions, giving our mission and vision life.
St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne Social Worker PD March,

Compassion: Caring for others with an openness that affirms life and healing
Justice: Acting with courage and fairness in pursuit of what is right and just
Integrity: Ensuring our actions and decisions are grounded in our values, reflecting both honesty and authenticity

OUR CARE
Our Care is:

- Provided in an environment underpinned by our mission and values
- Holistic and centred on the needs of each patient and resident
- High quality, safe, and continuously improved to ensure best practice
- Innovative and informed by current research using contemporary techniques and technology
- Delivered by a team of dedicated, appropriately qualified people who are supported in a continuing development of their skills and knowledge
- Committed to a respect for life in accordance with the Gospels

3. POSITION PURPOSE
To ensure that the complex social needs of patients at St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne is provided in a person centred care manner, within the vision, mission and values of SVPHM

Ensure that the confidentiality of patients, their family and staff is maintained and communication and interpersonal skills are effective and appropriate.
To work within your scope of practice to provide social work support to patients with complex social requirements.

The provision of social work support to patients at SVPHM may include generic social work, assistance to families when selecting Aged Care facilities, education and advocacy to patients and family members when required and counselling to patient and family members in regards to grief, relationship issues, stress management and mild legal issues such as participation in the organisation of enduring powers of attorney.

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Position and Accountability

- Provide medical focused social work in a Hospital inpatient setting
- An understanding of the range of issues affecting people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Working with the multidisciplinary team to assist in the discharge of patients with complex social issues which may involve the management and implementation of the following:
- Participation in the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) assessment process
- Management of the administrative tasks for that process
- Assistance in the development of a discharge plan consistent with the patient's assessment by members of the patient's treatment team, the patient and the patient's carer
- Ensuring that the discharge plan is properly implemented in a timely manner
- Development of community resources to make sure suitable discharge options are available for the patient
- Assists staff to identify patients with complex social issues early during their hospital episode.
- Participate in the Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings if these occur on Campus

Human Resources

- Participation in and satisfactory feedback through the annual performance review process
- Demonstrates ongoing commitment to an Equal Opportunity Workplace
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external customers.
- Is familiar with the SVHA Code of Conduct

Quality & Resource Management

- Participates in the development and implementation of Hospital based quality activities
- Contributes to the development of Hospital policies, procedures and programs
- Participates in the Hospital Accreditation process

Professional Development

- Accountable for personal achievement of 100% competencies as per organisational needs.
- Liaise closely with Manager to implement and progress own training and development

Risk & Safety Management

- Ensures the provision of a safe work environment, work practices and minimises risks to self, staff and patients.
- Maintains or exceed standards of infection control, WH&S, Clinical risk and legislative compliance
- Is accountable for personal knowledge of legislative requirements, policies and procedures in the areas of infection control, WH&S and Clinical risk.
- Ensures all work undertaken is within own capacity, experience and training and does not accept duties beyond own abilities or scope of practice.
- Takes immediate action to rectify any unsafe situations or acts, reporting all incidents and near misses according to hospital policy and procedure
- Strictly follows Minimal Lift Policy

5. SELECTION CRITERIA

5.1 KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Considerable Hospital experience working as a Social Worker
- Eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Strong knowledge of the Aged Care sector
- Possess a clear understanding of General Medical social work and General Medical assessments
- Provide evidence based practice in accordance with AASW guidelines and regulations
- Have minimum Bachelor of Social Work qualifications
- A valid National Police Clearance and Working with Children Clearance

5.2 PRACTICAL/SPECIALIST SKILLS:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Well-developed planning and organising skills
- High level computer literacy
- Time management skills
- Experience working within a hospital setting

5.3 OTHER SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES:

- Ability to work across Campuses
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- A high degree of adaptability
- Strong commitment to providing excellent care
- Commitment to continued professional development

ROLE DESCRIPTION
The role of the Social Worker at St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne is to provide support to patients with complex social issues across acute and subacute settings. These settings will include General Medical, Oncology, Renal, Gastroenterology, Cardiac, Maternity wards and interaction with the Palliative Care Team.

The Social Worker is part of each ward's team, working closely with Nursing, Discharge Coordinator, Medical and Allied Health teams. Your focus will be managing patients and their care providers out of hospital, in a safe and risk free manner. You will assist patients to manage their care and to support their needs during their inpatient stay and assist in the discharge planning of the patient utilising community resources to support the management plan. You will be working autonomously and as part of a team and you will be guided by your duty of care and the vision and values of St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne.
Social Work involvement is dependent upon referral from medical or nursing staff. The Social Worker is a member of the Continuum of Care Team and reports to the Continuum of Care Coordinator.

Closing Date:

14 September 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct

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