Social Worker

**Title**:Social Worker - Specialty Medicine Oncology**:

- Requisition ID: 4176
- Location: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
- Job Posting Date: 11 Aug 2025

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**Social Worker - Specialty Medicine and Oncology**
- Permanent full-time | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off | Enjoy work-life balance
- Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes & public transport | be valued for what you do
- Professional and personal growth with supervision and clear career progression

**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 looking for an experienced Grade 2 social worker who is keen to work within dynamic teams that promote best practice and great patient outcomes in the oncology wards.

You will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment that ensures structured supervision, professional development opportunities and engagement in research and quality activities.

The Grade 2 Social Worker is required to provide high quality care to consumers through the predominantly autonomous use of proficient clinical skills, effective communication, and to demonstrate developing professional leadership through proactive participation within the Social Work service and multi and/ or interdisciplinary teams. The Grade 2 worker is also expected to have an advanced level of experience, knowledge and skill in the area of health care service provision.

The Grade 2 Social Worker is expected to supervise students, at least**biennialy, and supervise and mentor junior staff members. The Grade 2 Social Worker is expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities. The Grade 2 Social Worker will also be able to represent their discipline as requested by the Manager. With a ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility, resilience, and excellent interpersonal skills, you will be a valued member of the Eastern Health Social Work team.

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

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
- Previous hospital Social Work experience
- Evidence of current CPE, as per AASW requirements
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- 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
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals

**Next Steps**

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

**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.

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Contact Person: Rosie Addison

Contact Number: 0412824870

Job Posting End Date: 11/09/