At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide ethical, person-centred social work services in a supportive healthcare environment.
- Company: Latrobe Regional Health, a leading provider of health care in Gippsland.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, professional development, wellbeing centre access, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Join a diverse team in a picturesque region with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your skills in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or Masters in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
The predicted salary is between 9000 - 9000 $ per year.
Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region.
About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Social Worker (Grade 1) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Social Work team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
The Social Worker Grade 1 provides ethical, person-centred and trauma-informed social work services to patients, families and carers within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Working under supervision and support from experienced clinicians, you will deliver high-quality psychosocial care that promotes wellbeing, recovery and safe discharge planning while developing your clinical skills and professional practice.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career social worker to build capability across a range of clinical areas, contribute to collaborative patient care and participate in ongoing learning, supervision and professional development within a supportive team environment.
The role of the Social Worker (Grade 1) is to:
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify risks, strengths and social factors impacting patient care, recovery and discharge planning.
- Provide counselling, advocacy, support and discharge planning services in collaboration with patients, families and carers.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated, person-centred care and participate in case conferences, clinical reviews and family meetings.
- Maintain accurate, professional and timely documentation in electronic medical records and departmental systems.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice and professional development activities to build clinical capability and professional confidence.
- Contribute to quality improvement, service development and initiatives that promote excellence in social work practice and patient care.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
- A Bachelor or Qualifying Masters in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Strong knowledge of social work principles, ethics and relevant legislation, with the ability to apply these within a healthcare environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while showing initiative, accountability and professionalism.
- A commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning and delivering person-centred, culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
- A current Victorian Driver Licence, sound computer literacy and strong documentation skills.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing.
- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities.
Applications Close: 27 November 2026
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Latrobe Regional Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises community impact and employee development in the heart of Canberra. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful difference in patient care and service improvements across Gippsland.
