At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide quality patient care through psychosocial assessments and interventions.
- Company: Join Northern Health, a community-focused and inclusive organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, professional development, and health programs.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for rotation across various clinical settings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a diverse community while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in psychosocial assessments and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 1 Social Workers to join the Social Work department in a rotation role. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role: The Grade 1 Social Worker is required to provide quality patient centred care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and discharge planning. This is a permanent role which involves providing clinical Social Work services to patients as required, with an appropriate level of support and supervision. The Social Worker will be expected to contribute as a member of the Northern Health Social Work team. This position is a rotating Social Work position meaning that the worker will rotate into various clinical roles after a fixed period of time, currently 6 months. This role is currently based on an inpatient ward at The Northern Hospital Epping. The Social Worker will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, responding to inpatient referrals and providing psychosocial assessments and interventions to patients and their families.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience of undertaking psychosocial assessments & putting appropriate interventions in place
- Proven ability to address stressful clinical and/or non-clinical situations appropriately
- Demonstrated clinical skills at a new graduate Grade 1 level of competence, at least
- Well-developed written communication skills as evidenced in documentation and written reports
- Effective interpersonal skills e.g. problem solving, decision making, etc.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Anthea Elliot, Social Work Clinical Leader on 8437 3521. Applications close 13 November 2026.
Why work at Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
Social Worker in Melbourne employer: Northern Health
Northern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Epping, this role provides the opportunity to contribute to the vital health sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
