Social Worker Grade 2

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia austinheal Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you a current Austin Health employee?

If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.

  • Permanent, full time position
  • Make a meaningful impact supporting patients, their families and carers
  • Generous salary packaging + super + monthly ADO + 5 weeks annual leave

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Social Work Department 

The Social Work department is committed to promoting the highest level of care for our patients. In realising this goal, the department leads and excels in person-centred care, evidence-based practice, innovation and quality improvement. The department provides Social Work services on all three campuses of Austin Health, from the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.  

About the role

If you have experience working with people who require support for complex discharge planning, if you have skills in assessing and responding to Family Violence and Child Safety risk and/or knowledge about how to navigate NDIS, TAC and Workcover systems to support people with care and discharge planning, then we want you to join our team

As a Grade 2 Social Worker you will be responsible for providing clinical Social Work services to referred inpatients. You will work clinically with patients, attend family meetings and non-clinical meetings, work within a multidisciplinary team, and undertake other duties that support the Social Work department and its operations. This position will provide clinical services to a sub-acute area, although may be required to work flexibly, including at other sites, when required.

A typical day will see you:

  • Apply your Social Work knowledge and skills to assess, treat and plan the discharge of patients 
  • Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and develop and implement appropriate intervention plans, including care planning, counselling, and discharge planning for patients and their families.  
  • Deliver effective Social Work interventions to patients and families and ensure assessment and intervention is aligned with professional values, skills, knowledge, theory, relevant policies and legislation. 

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

  • Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Previous experience in a hospital setting
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and contribute to case conference and case discussion
  • Demonstrated skills and knowledge in - health, comprehensive psychosocial assessment, appropriate intervention plans including discharge planning, responding to risk, collaborative care planning, counselling
  • Commitment and capacity to perform as a clinical social worker in practice settings; and a sound knowledge of key social work theories, principles of professional practice and adherence to professional ethics

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
  • Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Maggie Turczynski, Social Worker Grade 4 – Repat at

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025


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