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Overview
Position: Social Worker (Grade 1) – Temporary Part Time
Employment Type: Temporary Part TimeHours per Fortnight: 64Job Category: Other Professionals - Social WorkReq Id: 5946
Responsibilities
Join a supportive Social Work team providing diverse care across Barwon Health campuses
Deliver psychosocial assessments, interventions & consults in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting
Provide clinical intervention to address the needs of the client and family
Refer patients to appropriate Barwon Health departments or external agencies as appropriate
Maintain appropriate records as required by Barwon Health and statutory authority
Participate in wider service meetings, education opportunities and working groups
Management of complex risk situations
Be part of a dynamic and supportive social work and multidisciplinary team
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care across primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.
We serve more than 500,000 people through more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites, and are committed to education, training and research to advance health and wellbeing.
About The Role
Social Work roles operate within a multidisciplinary team and involve work across University Hospital Geelong (UHG) and McKellar Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRC) campuses.
The service structure includes a roster that may include weekends or a Monday–Friday pattern depending on role location.
The work is dynamic, team-based, and can involve 7-day rosters with appropriate remuneration and entitlements.
Position Details
Work across Acute, Sub-Acute and Community-based program areas
Provide psychosocial assessment involving patient, family and engaged agencies
Collaborate with treating teams and provide clinical consultation
Refer to Barwon Health departments or external agencies as appropriate
Maintain required records and documentation
Culture and Benefits
Positive, respectful workplace with solid peer support
Professional development opportunities and a robust Employee Assistance Program
Salary packaging options and comprehensive staff benefits
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health values diversity and inclusion, fosters a respectful workplace, and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds.
We support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Contact and Additional Information
Barwon Health is committed to safety and wellbeing, including Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applications, contact the Talent Acquisition team via official channels.
This role requires evidence of relevant vaccination and immunisation status as applicable.
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📌 Social Worker (Grade 1)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong