Grade 2 Cardiology Social Work

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Full Time - 1.0 EFT (or 80 hrs per f/n)
• This role will require the candidate to work weekends Tuesday to Saturday (most weekends will be required, however this can be negioitated)
• Cardiac Heart Failure and Cardiology - Alfred Hospital

Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?

The Department

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services which increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to home.

The Role

Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?

The Social Worker in CAHF and Heart Transplant is responsible for the provision of advanced social work services to patients and their families/significant others within the Alfred Heart Transplant and Cardiac Heart Failure Service. The worker will be required to consult with colleagues and staff from other disciplines on relevant issues as required, and to provide advanced casework expertise. The worker will be required to complete comprehensive pre-transplant assessments using an assessment tool - The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplant (SIPAT). The worker will also work within the Trauma stream and will provide support to Social work within designated units allocated within the Trauma stream by the Trauma Team Leader. An understanding of Cardiology and psychosocial issues evident in this patient cohort will be desirable for this role. This position may be required to work at any or all campuses of the Alfred Health as and when required. Such a requirement may be ongoing, a temporary arrangement, on an ad hoc basis or a permanent change of location. This role will be required to cover CAHF for 3 days a week and designated Cardiology Units 2 days per week (please see PD for further information).

Skills/Qualifications Required

Essential

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities
• Required to perform work that requires special knowledge and depth of experience in any one or more of the following: Family Violence/ Child Protection/ NDIS
• Knowledge of current Legislation and Policy in relation to Social Work in a hospital setting

Desirable

• Working towards or Postgraduate qualifications in Social Work or a related field
• Hospital-based work experience
• Sound IT Skills

Skills/Qualifications Required

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities
• Required to perform work that requires special knowledge and depth of experience in any one or more of the following:
• Family Violence/ Child Protection/ NDIS/ TAC and Workcover
• Knowledge of current Legislation and Policy in relation to Social Work in a hospital setting

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Close to shops and public transport

For more details on the role please download the attached Position Description.

Please direct further queries to Jaisto Joseph, Senior Social Worker

Applications close at September 09, 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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