Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 72
Job Category - Other Professionals - Social Work
Req Id - 8022
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* Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
* Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
* Work in a collaborative, values‑driven workplace that supports your wellbeing
* Great temporary part-time opportunity, 72hrs/fortnight (until 4/7/2026)
About the role
We are seeking a Social Worker to join the University Hospital Geelong Social Work team, primarily within the Specialist Medicine Social Work service, with the opportunity to work across other UHG teams and the Inpatient Rehabilitation team at McKellar Centre as required. This role operates within a dynamic, team-based and multidisciplinary environment, working closely with nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals to deliver high-quality psychosocial care. Staff may be rostered across a 7-day week, depending on service needs, with opportunities to work across both acute and sub-acute settings at UHG and IRC campuses. The role is supported by strong peer collaboration within the Social Work team and offers exposure to diverse clinical areas across Barwon Health. Weekend work is remunerated at time and a half, public holidays at double time, and staff working 10 or more weekends per year are entitled to an additional week of annual leave.
Key responsibilities
* Provide evidence-based social work assessment, intervention, and care planning within a multidisciplinary team across acute and sub-acute settings, ensuring high-quality psychosocial support for consumers and families.
* Manage a clinical caseload within the designated area, ensuring timely, accurate documentation and adherence to Barwon Health policies, clinical standards, and consumer care requirements.
* Contribute to collaborative practice, service improvement, and professional development through effective communication, participation in supervision, quality activities, and ongoing learning.
* Practice in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards, including AASW requirements, while demonstrating culturally safe, inclusive, and person-centred care.
What we’re looking for
* Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), with a Bachelor or entry-level Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
* Strong foundational clinical knowledge and skills in social work practice within a health setting, including psychosocial assessment, care planning, and intervention.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute and sub-acute environment, with good communication and collaboration skills.
* Commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development, and adherence to ethical, legal, and organisational standards, including flexibility to work across rotating and 7-day rosters.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
All appointments are subject to:
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person:David McCormick (Specialist Medicine Team Leader) or Karen Todd, (Manager Social Work) Email: ***************@barwonhealth.org.au or **********@barwonhealth.org.auPhone: (03) 4215 0***
Application closing date: 27 April, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.