Overview
The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further information on RCH is available here.
About The Role
This is a Permanent, Full-Time (80hrs/fortnight incl. ADO), Grade 1 role in the Social Work Department. In this role you will be responsible for providing social and emotional assessment, support and intervention for children and families where issues are identified as impacting on quality of life and outcomes for the child.
What You\'ll Achieve
* Provide high quality clinical care to children and families presenting to RCH with a broad range of complex medical and psychosocial needs
* Contribute to timely decision making, transition or discharge planning and referral to community providers
* Support and counselling for vulnerable children and families in crisis situations including trauma, family violence, grief and loss
* Engage in quality improvement to enhance existing Social Work services to patients and families
Classification for this position will range from Grade 1, Year 1 – Grade 1, Year 6 (SC11 – SC16) (FTE base salary $70,590 to $85,875.80 per annum, plus superannuation).
Your Skills And Experience
* Social Work Degree from an accredited University/Course
* Eligibility for membership of AASW and meet AASW CPE accreditation standards
* Clinical experience recognised in related field of practice
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.
About The Department
The RCH Social Work Department is a growing team with over 65 employees and is one of the largest Allied Health team at RCH. Social workers work in collaboration with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff across the hospital as well as provide community liaison to ensure delivery of great psychosocial care for patients and families.
The internal position title will be: Social Worker (Grade 1).
What We Offer
* Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
* Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
* Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
* Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
* Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
* Retail discounts & more!
Other Requirements
* Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
* Valid Working with Children Check
* Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure
Application Process
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. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Jennifer Burn, Workforce Development Manager via phone: 03 9345 6111 or email: Jennifer.Burn@rch.org.au
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button. Applications close 07 May 2026.
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