Social Worker, Grade 1 - Casey Hospital
Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
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About the Role
We are looking for a Grade 1 Social Worker to join our Adult Acute Social Work team at Casey Hospital in a full-time position.
This is an exciting opportunity to build your clinical skills in a busy acute hospital environment while being surrounded by an experienced, supportive and collaborative Social Work team. You will work alongside patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to understand the broader factors impacting a person's health and wellbeing and help navigate safe, person-centred care and discharge planning.
As a Grade 1 Social Worker, you will manage a varied clinical caseload while continuing to develop your psychosocial assessment, intervention and care planning skills. No two days will be quite the same. You will:
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop patient-centred care plans
- Support patients and families through complex discharge planning and transitions of care
- Work collaboratively with Social Work, Allied Health, medical and nursing colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary model of care
- Liaise with internal and external services to connect patients with appropriate supports and resources
- Contribute to rostered service delivery requirements, including support to the Emergency Department and leave coverage
- Deliver care informed by current evidence, professional standards and a commitment to safe, person-centred practice
About Us
At Monash Health, Social Workers play an important role in supporting patients and families through some of the most challenging and significant moments in their healthcare journey.
Our Social Work Service provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counselling, advocacy, information and support, connection to community resources, and discharge planning. Working as integral members of multidisciplinary teams, our Social Workers bring a valuable psychosocial perspective to patient care, particularly where there is social complexity or vulnerability.
The service operates Monday to Friday during standard business hours, with weekend coverage provided on a rostered basis across Casey Hospital, Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Dandenong Hospital and the Victorian Heart Hospital. An on-call Social Work service also supports our acute sites.
About You
You are a compassionate and motivated Social Worker who is ready to develop your career within a supportive acute hospital environment. You enjoy working collaboratively, can build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and are committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and their families. You will bring:
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- An interest in developing your skills in psychosocial assessment, intervention and discharge planning
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A current Victorian Driver's Licence
Why Join Us?
Starting your career in acute Social Work is about more than building clinical skills – it is about finding a team that will support you while you develop confidence, discover your strengths and grow into the Social Worker you want to become.
At Casey Hospital, you will be part of a welcoming and experienced team that values learning, collaboration and supporting one another. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, develop experience across complex and rewarding areas of practice, and see the difference good Social Work can make to a person's healthcare journey.
You can look forward to:
- Regular professional supervision aligned with AASW standards
- Support from experienced Social Workers and a broader Allied Health team
- Access to profession-specific education and professional development
- Opportunities to participate in quality improvement, research and service development
- Diverse clinical experiences that will build a strong foundation for your future career
- Opportunities to continue growing and progressing within Social Work at Monash Health
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Brooke Webb, Social Work Manager on 0417 319 163 or email brooke.webb2@monashhealth.org.
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: 6 September 2026