At a Glance
- Tasks: Support women, children, and families through psychosocial assessment and intervention.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, a leading public health service in Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and cultural safety.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of women and children while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and experience in psychosocial assessment required.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Permanent full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
Angliss Hospital | Upper Ferntree Gully
Rewarding specialist role supporting women, children and families within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
About the role
Join the Women’s & Children’s Program at Angliss Hospital in a permanent, full-time Grade 2 Social Work position where you can make a meaningful difference to women, children and families. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will provide skilled psychosocial assessment and intervention while supporting patients and families through complex and often significant periods in their healthcare journey. The role offers diverse and rewarding clinical practice, together with professional Social Work support and opportunities to further develop your expertise within Women’s and Children’s health.
This position involves:
- Providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment and evidence-based Social Work intervention to women, children and families.
- Supporting patients and families experiencing complex psychosocial circumstances through advocacy, counselling, support and care planning.
- Undertaking risk assessment and contributing to safety planning and appropriate referral pathways where required.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and relevant internal and external services to support coordinated, person-centred care.
- Contributing to ongoing professional practice through supervision, reflective practice, professional development and continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring:
- A degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a practicing Social Worker.
- Demonstrated Social Work experience and skills in psychosocial assessment, intervention and care planning within a healthcare or related setting.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to complex psychosocial needs, including risk and safety concerns, using a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with women, children, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Well-developed organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied clinical workload and contribute effectively within a team environment.
- A commitment to reflective practice, professional development and the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive and inclusive care.
- Experience within Women’s & Children’s health is highly regarded.
- Knowledge of the relevant legislation and frameworks.
What we offer:
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Our commitments:
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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Social Worker – Women's & Children's Program employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
