Head of Social Work and Spiritual Care Fixed Term 12 months

Head of Social Work and Spiritual Care

12 Month Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity

Lead, influence and shape the future of Social Work and Spiritual Care at Monash Health

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network. 

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

Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service, providing safe, high-quality care to more than 1.2 million people across south-east Melbourne. With over 24,000 employees working across 50+ locations, we are committed to reimagining care and delivering tomorrow's healthcare today. 

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Allied Health leadership team as Head of Social Work and Spiritual Care on a 12-month fixed term basis. Whilst predominantely based at Clayton, a requirement of the role is to work at other Monash Health sites to meet operational needs.

This senior leadership role provides professional and operational leadership for Social Work, Spiritual Care, Welfare and Youth Work services across Monash Health. Reporting to the Chief Allied Health Officer and working closely with the Operations Director Allied Health, you will drive service excellence, workforce innovation, professional governance and strategic development across multiple hospital campuses.

About the Role

As Head of Social Work and Spiritual Care, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Social Work and Spiritual Care services.
• Lead professional governance for Social Workers, Spiritual Care, Welfare and Youth Workers across Monash Health.
• Drive workforce planning, service improvement, research and innovation initiatives.
• Partner with key clinical and operational leaders to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
• Foster a culture of professional excellence, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to organisation-wide Allied Health leadership as a member of the Allied Health Leadership Committee.

About You

You are a highly respected Social Work leader with extensive experience in complex healthcare environments and a passion for developing people, services and systems.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Extensive post-qualification experience, including senior management and leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in health-based Social Work practice.
• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams, service transformation and workforce development.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and change leadership skills.
• Experience driving quality, safety, research and evidence-based practice initiatives. 

Why Monash Health?

At Monash Health, you'll be part of a values-led organisation where people matter. We offer:

• The opportunity to influence care delivery across Victoria's largest public health service.
• A collaborative and supportive Allied Health leadership team.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on patients, families, staff and communities.

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.