Graduate Social Worker Grade 1

Make a meaningful start to your Social Work career in Mental Health

Join our values-driven Allied Health Graduate Program at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, where you'll be supported to grow, learn, and make a real impact in public mental health care.

• Step straight into practice with a structured 24-month graduate program and paid rotations across inpatient, community and residential recovery services.
• Build your career with confidence through dedicated supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities designed for early-career Social Workers.
• Be part of something greater at one of Victoria's leading public mental health services, where values, culture and career progression come together.

About the Opportunity

The St Vincent's Mental Health Allied Health Graduate Program (Social Work) is a 24-month, fixed-term program designed to support new graduates to transition into practice and develop core mental health competencies.

As a graduate, you will:

• Complete rotations across adult and older adult services, including inpatient units, community teams, and residential recovery settings.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams delivering person-centred and recovery-oriented care.
• Participate in reflective practice, professional development, mentoring, and regular supervision.
• Be supported by Social Work Clinical Educators and the Allied Health Early Careers Team.

This program is suited to passionate Social Workers who are committed to a career in public mental health and wish to contribute meaningfully to the lives of consumers, families, carers, and supporters.

Classifications for this position:

Social Work Qualifying Masters- YC37

Social Work Bachelor- YC36

Key Requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Have completed a Bachelor or Master's in Social Work within the past 24 months and be available to commence by 17 November 2025.
• Be eligible for AASW membership.
• If qualified overseas, provide an International Qualification Assessment via AASW.
• Hold a current Victorian driver's licence.

We are seeking applicants who demonstrate:

• A strong interest in public mental health practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, MARAM, and the Information Sharing Framework.
• Awareness of the biopsychosocial issues impacting consumers and their supporters.
• Commitment to professional development, reflective practice, and a growth mindset.
• Computer literacy.

About St Vincent's Mental Health

St Vincent's Mental Health Service is an area-based public mental health service operating across the City of Yarra and City of Boroondara. We provide inpatient, residential, and community-based programs for adults and older adults experiencing acute and complex mental health issues.

Our multidisciplinary teams deliver a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions underpinned by recovery-focused, person-centred care, and a strong commitment to the SVHA values of Compassion, Integrity, Justice, and Excellence.

Why Work at St Vincent's?

At St Vincent's, you will enjoy:

• A positive, values-based workplace culture with a strong recovery focus.
• Career development, training, and pathways for future progression.
• Discovery Days to explore different service areas.
• Supportive supervision and mentoring.
• Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to Fitness Passport and onsite Staff Health Centre.
• Discounts and staff promotions via the St Vincent's Foundation.
• A great inner-city Fitzroy location, close to cafes, public transport, and the CBD.

Application Process

Please attach your resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements.

For more information, please contact:

• Meg De Melo – Social Work Discipline Lead & Clinical Educator via email at or on
• Loren Urzia – Social Work Clinical Educator via email at or  on

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of re employment checks which includes:

• Reference checks
• A clear Police Check (within the last 3 months)
• Proof of immunisation

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Inclusion and diversity are essential to our mission and reflect the communities we serve.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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