Senior Social Worker

Grade 3 Social Worker - Clinical

• Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) | Enjoy clinical leadership
• Permanent, Full Time position with monthly day off
• Possibility of redeployment and secondment opportunities
• Multi-Disciplinary Team | Inner-east location

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Social Worker to join our Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) at Eastern Health. The HARP social worker will be supporting a complex cohort of clients in the community who have chronic diseases and psychosocial challenges. The HARP Social Worker utilises their knowledge, skills and clinical reasoning to conduct psychosocial assessments including risk assessments, as well as social work interventions for multiple complex issues. The HARP social worker requires a sound understanding of health service systems and provides secondary consultation to colleagues within the multi-disciplinary program in order to support specialised HARP team processes, working together to deliver best health care experiences and outcomes. The HARP Grade 3 Social Worker will provide professional and clinical leadership, support and development for the HARP Grade 2 Social Worker.

• HARP at Eastern Health is a collaborative and supportive work environment.

• We are a super friendly and inspiring team.

• You have the opportunity to make a career mark.

• Your professional expertise will change lives with opportunities within our EH chronic and complex care team - HARP. The team is collaborative to achieve best outcomes for our EH community clients.

• You will be respected, appreciated and supported in your role as an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team.

• We love innovation and will support changes in line with HIP guidelines to improve outcomes.

• Community is where we make a difference in our role as health professionals.

• Care beyond the hospital walls is the future of health care - get on board with HARP EH and be at the fore-front of the health landscape.

• You will have many opportunities to support people in the community our clients have complex needs and chronic diseases.

• Your input will make a difference to people's lives in real time.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Hold a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a social worker.

• Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy in order to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard.

• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge base specific to medical diagnosis and related social health issues presenting in an Ambulatory setting and demonstrates the ability to undertake risk management across the continuum of care.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated flexibility, proficient negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Capacity to work skilfully and creatively in an environment of competing values.

• Demonstrate a proactive approach and change management skills.

• Strong conceptual skills to provide high-level advice to the Allied Health Manager, Social Work Clinical lead and Program Manager on program, practice and policy matters.

• Computer literacy.

• A current Victorian driver's licence.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

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.

Position Description Link

Contact Person: Nicholas Hemsley-La Greca

Contact Number:

Contact Email: nicholas.hemsley-

Job Posting End Date: 1st December, 2025

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