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About the Role
The Social Work Department is looking for a Grade 2 Social Worker to work on the General Medicine Unit at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton. This role is full-time, permanent and you would be joining a supportive team of eight social workers in the General Medicine stream.
As a Grade 2 Social Worker at Monash Health, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based social work services to patients and their families. This role involves managing a clinical caseload across designated areas while maintaining and building clinical expertise. You will apply advanced psychosocial assessment and planning skills, drawing on best practice and evidence to guide your interventions.
You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment and be expected to navigate and integrate service systems such as Family Violence, Child Protection, My Aged Care, the Transition Care Program, NDIS, and Mental Health services. The role also includes active participation in quality improvement initiatives and research projects. Your work will align with AASW professional standards, including the Code of Ethics, Supervision Guidelines, and Scope of Practice.
About Us
The Social Work Service at Monash Health assists patients and families with psychosocial support and advocacy through assessment, counselling, information provision, access to community resources, and discharge planning. Social Workers function as members of the multidisciplinary team and have a pivotal role where social complexity exists. The Social Work Service operating hours are standard business hours Monday to Friday. A weekend service is provided by roster at Casey, Clayton, Dandenong and Victorian Heart Hospital sites and an on-call service is also provided to the acute sites.
About You
You are a passionate and skilled Social Worker who is ready to take the next step in your career. As a Grade 2 clinician, you bring solid experience in delivering specialised clinical services and conducting complex psychosocial assessments. You thrive in dynamic healthcare settings and are committed to improving outcomes for patients through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.
You’re keen to grow your leadership capabilities, take on clinical responsibilities, and contribute to service development through project or research work. With a sound understanding of key service systems and a recovery-oriented approach, you’re ready to make a meaningful impact at Monash Health.
Qualification & Licence requirements include:
- Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Master of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Eligible for ordinary membership of AASW if overseas trained (http://www.aasw.asn.au/)
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
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 Amanda Strydom, Senior Social Worker on 0429 912 267 or email Amanda.Strydom@monashhealth.org.
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: 31 August 2025
