Social Worker - Part Time
* Supportive management team committed to your development
* Work with a leading organisation in healthcare
* Part time role
About us
Ringwood Private Hospital is one of the leading hospitals in Melbourne's outer east, providing high‐quality care across a range of medical and surgical specialties. As part of Healthscope, Australia's only national private hospital operator, you will become part of a genuine Community of Care.
Healthscope supports ongoing professional development, career mobility across its network, and a collaborative and supportive workplace culture where people are valued and empowered to grow.
About the role
We are looking for a part time Social Worker with passion for excellence in customer service delivery to join our team at Ringwood Private Hospital. The position is responsible for proving a high standard of Social Work care to individuals/patients of varying ages and cultural groups within Ringwood Private Hospital.
As part of the multi‐disciplinary team your role will be to assess and support patients, where indicated, in collaboration with individuals/patients/their families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve comprehensive and co‐ordinated care as well as identified goals and health outcomes in an acute hospital environment.
Responsibilities
* Working independently as part of the healthcare team
* Adhere to Healthscope's and site policies and procedures
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and Occupational Health and Safety
* Always deliver a high standard of customer service
Selection Criteria
* Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work
* Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
* Ability to work autonomously
* Well‐developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
* Excellent organisation, time management and self‐management skills
* Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skillsAbility to work within and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team
* Proven social work skills in hospital setting
* Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence‐based practice
Applications close:
15/05/2026
Additional requirements
Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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