Job Requisition ID: 5627
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Bentleigh East, VIC, AU, 3165
Employment Type: Part Time
Posting Date: 28 Aug 2025
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About the Role
We are seeking a Grade 2 Social Worker (0.4 EFT, two days per week – Mondays & Wednesdays) to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) team at Moorabbin Hospital. In this rewarding onsite role, you will work alongside the CDU team and inpatient Social Work colleagues to:
* Triage new referrals and provide psychosocial and risk assessments
* Deliver emotional support for patients and families during treatment (onsite or via Telehealth)
* Collaborate with CDU staff, Palliative Care, and external care providers to ensure holistic support
You will manage a clinical caseload, applying evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality social work services. Your role will also include participation in quality, teaching, and research initiatives. A strong working knowledge of systems such as Family Violence, Child Protection, My Aged Care, TCP, NDIS, and Mental Health recovery models will be key to your success.
About Us
At Monash Health, Social Workers provide vital psychosocial support and advocacy through assessment, counselling, discharge planning, and connecting patients and families with community resources. As integral members of the multidisciplinary team, we support patients where social complexity exists. Services operate Monday–Friday, with additional rostered weekend and on-call coverage at selected sites.
About You
You are an experienced Social Worker ready to step into a specialised role, bringing:
* Demonstrated skills in complex psychosocial assessments
* Strong collaborative and communication skills within multidisciplinary care
* Interest in leadership, quality improvement, and research activities
* Commitment to AASW standards, ethics, and ongoing professional development
What You Need:
* Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work (Qualifying), or equivalent (AASW recognised)
* Eligibility for AASW membership
* Current Victorian Driver's Licence
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 the opportunity further,please call Michael Splawa-Neyman, Social Work Manager, 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: 14 September 2025