Social Worker/Discharge Planner

• Fixed term part time position until December 2026: Enjoy flexible daily hours and working 2 – 3 days per week.
• We care about YOU Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Join Australia's largest private health care provider.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hybrid Social Worker/Discharge Planner to work with our team at Wollongong Private Hospital. As a member of the Allied Health team, you will be working in a key role that provides clinical leadership to nursing, medical and allied health providers. You will be responsible for providing an effective discharge planning service, coordinating the strategic and operational planning for discharge activities and associated services across the hospital. You will deliver personal counselling, helping individuals and carers adjust to their current medico-psycho-social situation.

Your role will involve, but is not limited to;

• Work providing social work services including counselling and community follow ups
• Coordinating the patient discharge planning process
• Ensuring patients have a smooth transition from the hospital to the community with appropriate care and services
• Planning complex discharges with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skillset with experience working in an acute care hospital setting. Your effective interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), ability to work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced team environment, client-focused attitude and willingness to accept and promote Ramsay's core values are essential for this role.

You will also demonstrate:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or equivalent Professional Association
• Minimum of 2 years relevant clinical experience in an acute health care setting
• Extensive knowledge of community services and other resources relevant to this role.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement contemporary discharge planning practices
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage a caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High standard of customer service and a team approach.
• Commitment to professional development and maintenance of current evidence-based practice.
• Flexible and positive approach to work.
• Experience with My Aged Care, the residential aged care process, and the NDIS will be highly regarded

What's in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

• Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Sian Willis, Allied Health Manager, via email

Applications Close: 20th October 2025

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