Social Worker, Grade 1 - Allied Health, Casey Hospital
Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
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About the Role
The Social Work team at Casey Hospital is seeking a Grade 1 Social Worker to join the service on a full-time, fixed-term basis until 31 December 2025.
In this role, you will provide psychosocial assessment, planning and intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will carry a designated caseload, applying evidence-informed practice to support patients and families, while developing your expertise across a range of clinical areas.
You will gain valuable experience working within service systems such as Family Violence, Child Protection, My Aged Care, the Transition Care Program and the NDIS, ensuring patients receive high-quality, evidence-based support. Alongside clinical work, you will contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives and maintain accountability to the standards of the AASW, including credentialing, supervision, code of ethics and practice guidelines.
About Us
At Monash Health, we provide safe, high-quality healthcare to people at every stage of life. As Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service, we have been delivering trusted care for more than 170 years.
The Social Work Service plays a vital role in supporting patients and families through psychosocial support, advocacy, counselling, discharge planning, information provision and community referrals. Our Social Workers are integral members of the multidisciplinary team, particularly where social complexity exists.
About You
You are a motivated and compassionate Social Worker, eager to continue developing your skills in a hospital setting. You will bring:
- Strong psychosocial assessment and intervention skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work Qualifying, or Master of Social Work (or equivalent, assessed by AASW).
- Eligibility for AASW membership (mandatory for overseas-trained applicants).
- 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 Rachel Corea on 0400 503 238 or email Rachel.Corea@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here
Role Statement can be found here
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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