Social Worker

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives. 

About the Role

Join the Dandenong Continuing Care Team as a Grade 3 Social Worker in Adult Mental Health, delivering expert psychosocial care to consumers with complex needs. In this senior role, you will provide advanced assessment, intervention, and advocacy, working closely with families, carers, and a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate care, support recovery-focused practice, manage risk, and deliver family-sensitive interventions while contributing your social work expertise to enhance team capability and community mental health outcomes.

This is a full-time role offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on individuals, families, and the broader community. 

About Us 

DCCT is part of the Monash Adult Mental Health Program, providing comprehensive mental health services through a collaborative team approach. Our team consists of case managers, registered psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, a consultant psychiatrist, medical officers, psychologists, lived experience workers and an administration team. 

About You

You are an experienced Senior Social Worker with a strong background in community mental health and a commitment to client-centred care. You bring expertise in comprehensive psychosocial assessment, delivering therapeutic and psychoeducational group programs, and providing training and mentorship to staff and stakeholders. As a collaborative leader, you excel at supporting multidisciplinary teams, fostering professional growth, and promoting recovery-oriented, evidence-based interventions. You are skilled in risk assessment and management, advocating for clients, and contributing to high-quality service delivery that improves outcomes for individuals, families, and the community. 

In Return 

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you'll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Tammy Peterson

Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 4 January 2026

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