Surgical Social Worker

**Title**:Surgical Social Worker - Grade 1**:

- Requisition ID: 3304
- Location: Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135 Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
- Job Posting Date: 16 Apr 2025

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**Social Worker - Grade 1**
- Permanent Part Time | 63 hours a fortnight | Work-life balance
- Ringwood location | Carparking | Cafe on site | Culture of learning
- Versatile patient loads, regular mentoring and training opportunities
- We are offering brilliant positions for any Social Worker looking to build and develop the foundations of their Grade 1 journey particularly within the first 3 years of their career_

**Eastern Health**

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is _“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”_.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

**About the role**

We are seeking a Social Worker to join our Social Work team

**About you**
To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Holds a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a practicing Social Worker.
- Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy in order to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced health environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic knowledge of the relevant legislation and frameworks
- Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the _Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice)_. Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment._

**What we offer**

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals

**Next Steps**

**Good to know**:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

Please

Contact Person: Rosie Kalogeropoulos

Contact Number: 0412 824 870

Job Posting End Date: 18 May 2025

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

**Our Values in Action**:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day