Social Worker

Requisition No: 5498

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Allied Health

Program: Allied Health Social Work & Welfare Services

Department: Allied Health Social Work & Welfare Services

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project:

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time
• Salary: Grade 2

About the role:

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic Grade 2 Social Worker to join the Western Health Social Work Department on a part-time permanent basis.

This role requires excellent communication skills, evidence of ethical and professional responsibility, and motivation to further develop and maintain skills and knowledge in an exciting and innovative work environment. Clinically, the role demands highly developed skills in undertaking complex assessments and providing innovative and evidenced based intervention with patients and families. Our Social Work Department supports career progression through provision of opportunities for further learning, research, and participation in team and department activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide a timely response to referrals, through performing evidence based clinical services using a person-centred approach in the development of an appropriate treatment plan
• Demonstrate independent clinical reasoning and clinical competencies, including expertise in use of relevant assessment tools, treatment methods, and case management skills
• Participate in research/evaluation and ongoing service review
• Participate in relevant committees, working groups and meetings
• Provide high quality clinical supervision to junior staff and students as required, that is timely, flexible and responsible

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.

Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.

Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.

Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.

Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about compassionate care, innovation, community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 8 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Natalia Borzymowski on or alternatively contact Ben Orams on

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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