Senior Social Worker

2 days ago

Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Social Worker - Grade 3

  • Ongoing Part-time role | 69 hours a fortnight | Enjoy a work-life balance
  • Leafy Angliss Hospital | Work in our teaching hospitals | Cafe on site
  • Dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team | Clinical leadership role
  • Access Fitness Passport | Excellent entitlements | Career development

Are you a qualified & passionate social worker looking for a new challenge?

Come join us at Eastern Health

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

Eastern Health is currently looking for a passionate and experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join our Allied Health teams. Our sites and departments are located across the eastern region of Melbourne. Variable work days Mon-Sun.

This role provides service to our growing, innovative Social Work department at Angliss Hospital. The role is supported by social work team and Senior Social workers, as well as a dynamic Allied Health Department.

This opportunity is available due to internal staff progression, we pride ourselves on cultivating a culture of learning, growth and improvement.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Eligibility for membership of the AASW
  • Experience in a hospital setting
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • 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
  • Excellent risk assessment skills
  • The ability to lead complex discharge planning
  • Conflict resolution 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

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

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.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the position description

Contact Person: Jackie Orwin

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If you are an Allied Health professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, etc.) - Email for us to assist in finding you opportunities

Need help submitting your application?

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

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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