Social worker (grade 2), mckellar centre (geelong)

Employment Type

Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight

48

Job Category

Allied Health Professional (generic)

Req Id

5944

Job Title

Social Worker (Grade 2), McKellar Centre

Overview

Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment! Cooperative work environment with diverse teams of dedicated and passionate professionals. An exciting temporary part‐time (48 hours per fortnight) inpatient opportunity available until 16/04/2026.

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services include primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care, serving more than 500,000 people through over 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.

About the Facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong, McKellar Centre precinct, Barwon Health North and regional residential aged care facilities. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered in the Barwon South West Region.

About the Role

Social Workers at Barwon Health work across diverse health areas including acute, sub‐acute and community‐based program areas at several campuses. As a Social Worker you will require clinical knowledge and skills relevant to working as a clinician in a health setting, and an awareness of the health service environment. Roles are based in a multidisciplinary team setting. Some areas work a 7‐day roster, others Monday‐Friday. All roles can work across the University Hospital Geelong (UHG) campus and the McKellar Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRC) campus.

We are recruiting to a 3‐day per week Grade2 Inpatient Social Work role at The McKellar Centre. The role will be job‐shared across the five‐day working week, working with patients across a variety of presentations including trauma, ortho and general rehabilitation. The successful applicant may be required to work in other areas of the IRC inpatient caseload dependent on need. This is a temporary role due to a secondment but may be extended beyond 6months.

Key Responsibilities (Illustrative)

• Provide individual and group social work interventions to inpatient and community patients.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Offer counselling, debriefing and support services to patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and liaise with community resources.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with health and safety standards.
• Participate in 7‐day roster as required, or Monday‐Friday as scheduled.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Clinical social work experience in a health setting.
• Knowledge of health service environment and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Excellent communication, empathy and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and share workload across a week.
• Evidence of 2025 influenza vaccination and Barwon Health Immunity Status form required.

Benefits

• Excellent working conditions with high job satisfaction.
• Staff wellbeing programme and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Salary packaging benefits; living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and celebrate unique backgrounds. We maintain a smoke‐free environment and uphold the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards. All employees are required to meet safety and wellbeing standards.

Location

McKellar Centre, North Geelong. Geelong offers varied lifestyle choices and proximity to natural attractions.

Contact Person

Jennifer Buchanan – Phone (03) 42156033

Application Closing Date

5th October 2025