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Talent Acquisition Specialist | Human Resources Operations, Strategic workforce growth and retention, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Social Worker – Rotating leave-backfill position – Grade 2
* Part-time or full-time considered | Enjoy a work-life balance
* Burwood and Eastern Health | Carparking | Work across our teaching hospitals
* Experience versatility in patient loads | Work autonomously
Are you a qualified & passionate social worker looking for a new challenge?
Come join us at Eastern Health
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Eastern Health is currently looking for passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our Allied Health teams. Our sites and departments are located across the eastern region of Melbourne. Variable work days Mon-Sun.
This role provides service to a variety of bed-based wards across Eastern Health, rotating to backfill leave. The role is supported by social work team and Senior Social workers, as well as a dynamic Allied Health Department. This role will allow you to work across a variety of inpatient settings, with opportunities for professional development.
Opportunity to work in Women's and Children's also available.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
* Eligibility for membership of the AASW
* Experience in a hospital setting
* Highly developed interpersonal skills
* A strong commitment to high quality care
* The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* The ability to lead complex discharge planning
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
* Diverse and engaging career opportunities
* Friendly & supportive team
* Salary packaging options
* Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
* 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 – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
* We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
* As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
* Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
* Advertising may end before the closing date.
* We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
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Full-time
Job function
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Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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