Social Worker, Grade 1 - Monash Children's
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and motivated Grade 1 Social Worker to join our Paediatric Rotation Program across Monash Children’s services. This unique rotational role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills and experience across three diverse and rewarding clinical programs, offering experience across:
- Monash Children’s Allied Health – delivering specialised inpatient, outpatient and community-based paediatric care
- Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) – supporting children and young people through interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs
- Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB) – providing outreach and early intervention support to pregnant women and families experiencing vulnerability and psychosocial complexity
Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based social work services to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women and their families across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. This role will see you:
- Deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and crisis intervention
- Support families experiencing psychosocial complexity, family violence, disability, mental health concerns and child protection issues
- Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community supports
- Facilitate family meetings and provide bereavement and end-of-life support where required
- Work collaboratively with allied health, medical, nursing and community services teams
- Build strong partnerships with external agencies including Child Protection, The Orange Door, schools, Maternal Child Health Services and community organisations
- Contribute to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives
About Us
Monash Children’s delivers high-quality, family-centred healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents and families across hospital and community settings. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to provide integrated care that supports the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.
Together, our services are committed to compassionate care, evidence-based practice and improving outcomes for children and families in our community.
About You
You are a compassionate and adaptable Social Worker who is passionate about supporting children, young people and families through complex and challenging circumstances. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build therapeutic relationships
- Experience in acute healthcare, paediatrics, rehabilitation, community health and/or Child Protection settings
- Knowledge of child and family systems, psychosocial assessment and trauma-informed practice
- Understanding of service systems including Family Violence, Child Protection, NDIS and Mental Health
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt in fast-paced clinical environments
- Commitment to family-centred care, advocacy and continuous learning
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 Jennifer Ward, Profession Lead - Social Work, Monash Children's Hospital, on 0466 730 939.
Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement 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: 24 May 2026