Job Requisition ID: 7022
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
Posting Date: 23 Feb 2026
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Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people's homes.
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Are you a social worker with an interest in providing therapeutic mental health care to people when they need it most?
Are you passionate about providing treatments that work and using outcomes to inform practice?
If so, this position may be for you.
At Agile Psychological Medicine Clinics (aPM) we believe our community should have access to personalised, flexible, evidence-based therapeutic care in their interaction with public mental health services.
About the Role
We have a team of smart and dedicated psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists who are passionate about providing this care and we are looking for a full-time social worker to join the team for a 12 month fixed-term (parental leave cover). We maybe be open to part-time hours, so please get in touch with us to discuss the options. This role is based at 1480 Heatherton Road, Dandenong.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Meeting with consumers referred from Monash Health psychiatric triage, emergency services or inpatient units and jointly with the client, come to an understanding of the issues and the consumer's needs.
* Provide social work support and system-based intervention as required - make a difference to the lives of consumers by providing timely and flexible care
* Routinely measure the outcomes of your work and have this inform your work going forward
* Be part of a strong and supportive clinical team where we support each other to do interesting and challenging work
About You
You are an accomplished social worker with interest and experience in mental health. A flexible thinker with the capacity to self-manage and have demonstrated interest and/or experience in systems-based or family work. You lead by example, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to all our consumers
Please refer to the Supportive Documentation below for qualification & licence requirements.
In Return
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
* Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
* Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
* Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
* Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
* Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
* Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
At Monash Health, you'll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity futher, please reach out to Dr. Sika Turner, Manager aPM Clinics and Senior Clinical Psychologist, on
Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 10 March 2026