Senior Social Worker - Adult Mental Health
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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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 Senior Social Worker on a full time, ongoing basis, working within the Atherton Road Hub in Oakleigh.
This specialised Social Work position at Monash Health’s Atherton Road Centre plays a pivotal role in supporting consumers, families, and carers through their mental health journey. With a strong focus on holistic, person-centred care, the role aims to ensure a seamless transition for clients moving into the Centre for Case Management, while actively involving and supporting their families and carers.
In this role, you will provide targeted psychosocial interventions and family-focused support, including psychoeducation and community linkage. While the position does not carry direct case management responsibilities, you will contribute expert, discipline-specific input to the broader multidisciplinary team, offering secondary consultation and mentoring support where needed.
You will also be instrumental in building capacity within the team, supporting colleagues through education and supervision, and working collaboratively to enhance social work practices across community mental health services. Key responsibilities include family-sensitive practice, risk assessment, community advocacy, and supporting applications for services such as NDIS, VCAT, housing, and Centrelink.
This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a passionate Social Worker seeking to make a meaningful impact in community mental health. The role may involve occasional weekend work and could be required to work across other Monash Health campuses, depending on service needs.
About Us
Monash Health Mental Health Services is one of Victoria’s largest mental health providers, delivering a wide range of community and specialist services across the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The Clayton Continuing Care Team is a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing community-based mental health support to adults living with complex and enduring mental health conditions. Our team includes experienced case managers from nursing, occupational therapy, and social work backgrounds, supported by consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, peer workers, and other allied health professionals.
We operate Monday to Friday from our community clinic, delivering person-centred care through both in-clinic appointments and outreach into clients’ homes. The team is committed to supporting recovery through holistic, collaborative care that recognises the importance of family and carer involvement. By coordinating interventions and connecting clients to relevant community supports, we aim to empower individuals to manage their mental health and maintain independence in the community.
About You
You are an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker with a minimum of seven years post-qualification experience and a strong foundation in mental health care. You bring advanced knowledge of social work theories and the ability to apply them in complex clinical settings. Your expertise includes comprehensive psychosocial assessment, advocacy, counselling, discharge planning, and navigating complex service systems such as NDIS, Child Protection, Family Violence, and the legal frameworks that support them.
You have strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience guiding teams through change, driving quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring others in specialised clinical practice. Your communication skills are highly developed, and you thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Reflective in your practice, you bring cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness, and a deep commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care to vulnerable populations.
Educational qualifications and licences as follows:
- Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Masters of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Eligible for ordinary membership of AASW (http://www.aasw.asn.au/)
- Written evidence of eligibility for AASW membership for overseas qualifications is required.
- Accredited Social Worker and/or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker: As approved by the AASW
- Completion of a post graduate qualification in relevant field or working towards is advantageous.
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:
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Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
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Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
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Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
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Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
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Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
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Flexibility – enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with occasional weekend opportunities and the potential for flexible work arrangements.
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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 Caroline Le Brun on 0436 370 334.
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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: 10 June 2025