Social Worker, Grade 3 - Oncology & Surgical - Moorabbin Hospital

Monash Health is a great place to work

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. To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role
Join our team as a Grade 3 Social Worker, working in Oncology & Surgical at Moorabbin Hospital. This is a part time, 0.8 EFT or four days per week, ongoing position.

As the Grade 3 Social Worker at Monash Health, you will:

• Deliver advanced psychosocial assessments and care planning for complex cases
• Carry a clinical caseload within designated areas to maintain and enhance expertise
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship within the Social Work team
• Lead and support quality improvement projects and service development initiatives
• Facilitate education and training for staff, undergraduate students, and secondary school placements
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure integrated care
• Contribute to a culture of learning and evidence-based practice
• Draw on a strong understanding of key service systems, including:
  • Family Violence
  • Child Protection
  • My Aged Care
  • Transition Care Program
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
  • Mental Health services and the recovery model

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will contribute both clinically and strategically to patient care and team development across Monash Health.

To see first-hand what our team of Social Workers think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: https://monashhealth.org/careers/allied-health/social-work/

About Us
The Social Work Service at Monash Health assists patients and families with psychosocial support and advocacy through assessment, counselling, information provision, access to community resources, and discharge planning. Social Workers function as members of the multidisciplinary team and have a pivotal role where social complexity exists. The Social Work Service operating hours are standard business hours Monday to Friday. A weekend service is provided by roster at Casey, Clayton, Dandenong and Victorian Heart Hospital sites and an on-call service is also provided to the acute sites.

About You 
You are a skilled and experienced Social Worker, confident in providing clinical consultation and specialist guidance within a multidisciplinary team. You thrive in a dynamic environment where you can continue to develop your leadership capabilities through both operational and clinical responsibilities.

You bring a strong foundation in complex psychosocial assessments and are motivated to maintain a clinical caseload that supports ongoing growth and expertise. With a passion for evidence-based care, you're eager to contribute to project and research initiatives that drive service improvement.

Collaborative by nature, you work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and community settings. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—are a strength, and you are committed to making a meaningful impact as part of a supportive and forward-thinking Allied Health team.

Education & Licence requirements for this role include:

·         Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Master of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

·         Eligible for ordinary membership of AASW if overseas trained (http://www.aasw.asn.au/)

·         A 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 0407 169 458 or via email michael.splawa-neyman@monashhealth.org.

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: 25 June 2025.