Social Worker - Grade 3
Ongoing Part-time role | 45.6 hours a fortnight | Enjoy a work-life balance
Burwood location | Work in our teaching hospitals | Cafe & carpark on site
Dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team | Clinical leadership role
Access Fitness Passport | Excellent entitlements | Career development
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 a passionate and experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join our Allied Health teams. Our sites and departments are located across the eastern region of Melbourne.
This role provides service to our growing, innovative Social Work department at Peter James Hospital. The role is supported by social work team and Senior Social workers, as well as a dynamic Allied Health Department.
This opportunity is available due to internal staff progression, we pride ourselves on cultivating a culture of learning, growth and improvement.
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
Excellent risk assessment skills
The ability to lead complex discharge planning
Conflict resolution skills
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
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our 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.
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.