Social worker Grade 1 or 2

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

- Grade 1 or Grade 2 (Depending on experience)

- Fixed Term- Full Time Position in the ABI Rehabilitation Centre Until December 2026

- 80 hours per fortnight (flexible monthly ADOs)

- Social Worker Grade 1 or 2 Classification Depending on Experience (SC12-SC24)

- Location: Caulfield Hospital

- Great staff benefits

The Department

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services which increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital, rehabilitation and to the community.

Position Summary

This is an exciting role for a Social worker to assist Alfred Health in supporting patients with an Acquired Brain Injury. The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the clinical units, particularly the management of complex clinical cases. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal. An ability to display flexibility within Social work practice and to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team are also essential. Development and maintenance of community linkages, and collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is an important component in this position. The worker will be required to consult with staff, both Social Workers and those from other disciplines, on issues relevant to patient care and provide advanced casework expertise. Consultation with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, ACAS, Transitional Care Program (TCP), Carer Services, Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will also form a key component of this role.

Experience and Qualifications Required

- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

- Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.

- Experience in an acute hospital setting is preferable.

- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities.

Essential

- Previous experience working within a hospital setting.

- Knowledge of NDIS, Aged Care services and TAC funding models will be advantageous.

- Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role.

Staff Benefits

- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia.

- Access to health and wellbeing incentives.

- Discounted health insurance.

- Staff Car Parking (subject to availability).

- Close to shops and public transport.

Applications close November 26, 2025

Please address the Key selection criteria in the application.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Deanne Fernon or Brigitte Beckham – ABI Grade 4 Social Work Lead, on 9076 7409.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

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