Residential Aged Care Liaison - Social Worker/Registered Nurse
Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Residential Aged Care Liaison (RACL) to join our team at Casey Hospital on a permanent part-time basis (0.8 EFT). This role is central to supporting patient flow across acute and subacute settings and sits within the Social Work Service, operating Monday to Friday during standard business hours. This opportunity is open to Social Work & Nursing disciplines.
As the Residential Aged Care Liaison, you will work closely with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to support safe and timely transitions into residential aged care, supported accommodation, and Transitional Care Programs. You will play a key role in navigating aged care pathways for older people, as well as younger people with disabilities who meet eligibility criteria for residential aged care services.
Working collaboratively with Social Work, Allied Health, medical teams, and key stakeholders including the Aged and Rehabilitation Access Service, you will provide expert guidance, advocacy, and coordination to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and families.
For Social Workers, the role operates in line with the professional standards and ethical framework of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including credentialing, supervision, and scope of practice requirements.
About You
You are an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker or Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting vulnerable patients through complex discharge and care planning pathways. You will bring:
- Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Act and Residential Aged Care pathways
- Experience delivering specialised clinical services within healthcare settings
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Highly developed written and verbal communication abilities
- A patient-centred, compassionate, and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a supportive team environment
- A desire to further develop your leadership capability and clinical expertise
Qualification & licence requirements include:
- Qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Evidence of overseas qualifications (if applicable)
- OR Nursing qualifications with current professional registration
- 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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Natasha Tritico, Acting Social Work Manager on 0419 971 660.
Supportive Documentation can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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 June 2026