Social Worker G2

1 week ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

**Reference Number**:3610

**Category**:Allied Health

**Department**:Social Work

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the Social Work Department**

The Social Work Department aims to provide services to Austin Health patients and their families/carers which assists in the minimisation of the negative impacts of illness and hospitalisation. We aim to enhance social and emotional functioning through targeted interventions; whilst leading and excelling in research, teaching and the use of person
- centred evidence-based practice.

**About the role**

As the Grade 2 Social Worker (Acute), you will be responsible for providing expert social work care to patients admitted to inpatient acute care areas. You will have demonstrated experience and expert knowledge of the delivery of social work service to acute care populations and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary teams and with a range of service providers.

A regular day will see you:

- Provide expert clinical care to patients, families and carers
- Participate in our Student Education Program including taking student clinical placement
- Participate in a Social Work Department opportunities including provision of Grade 1 supervision, being part of a Social Work Department Portfolio,
- Actively participate in Supervision and Professional Development

**About you**

As the Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You will bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

- A degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Previously worked in a hospital setting
- An ability to work autonomously, in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Demonstrated well-developed skills and knowledge in health, including advanced patient assessment and intervention skills, discharge planning, consultation, referral, risk assessment, and collaborative care planning
- Proven capacity to perform as a clinical social worker role in practice settings; and a sound knowledge of principles of professional practice and adherence to professional ethics

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: Tuesday 16 September 2025

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