Social Worker, Grade 1 - Sub Acute Services

Job Requisition ID: 6596

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term

Posting Date: 3 Dec 2025

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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

We are looking for a dynamic Grade 1 Social Worker to join our innovative team on a full time, fixed term basis (until July 2026) to support our patients to receive the best clinical care at home. With an office base of Monash Medical Centre, in Clayton, you will conduct face to face, and/or Telehealth Social Work assessments and intervention to patients who are admitted to the service.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing a high standard of client assessment, intervention and coordination of services to facilitate safe, effective and person-centred care
The planning, development, quality and evaluation of evidence-based Social Work service across the continuum of care
Participating in the development of a collaborative inter-professional team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes
Assuming responsibility for relevant administrative portfolios as directed by the Allied Health and Psychology Manager or the Grade 3 Social Worker
Participating in clinical supervision

This position works Monday to Friday, 8.00AM – 4.30PM.

About Us

Monash at Home (ARC) provides an alternative to inpatient care, and providing safe and high-quality home-based services for individuals with complex medical, functional and cognitive issues, who require comprehensive, medically led multidisciplinary assessment and intervention within the comfort of their own home. The team consists of Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Psychology and Administration staff and is a 40 bed services that covers the Monash Health catchment.

About You

You are a Social Worker with a genuine passion and interest in working with patients within a home environment, combined with proven experience and effective assessment and intervention skills. You have proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively and readily build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the delivery of client centred care. Your strong communication skills and empathetic approach enable you to build trust and rapport with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams alike.

You are described as someone who is adaptable, organised, and confident in navigating the challenges of community-based work, including managing a diverse caseload and supporting clients with varying levels of need.

Qualification and licence requirements are outlined in the supportive documentation below.

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 Jacinta Sadler, Allied Health and Psychology Manager on 0438 068 750.

Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here.

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: 11 December 2025