Social Worker, Grade 2 - Chronic Illness & Surgical (Parental Leave - Monash Medical Centre)

Job Requisition ID: 7092

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term

Posting Date: 17 Feb 2026

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About the Role

We are seeking a Grade 2 Social Worker to join our growing Social Work team at Monash Health, based at Monash Medical Centre (MMC). This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 27 September 2026 (parental leave cover).

In this role, you will manage a clinical caseload within designated specialty areas, maintaining and further developing your clinical expertise. You will apply consolidated psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, and care planning skills, using evidence-informed practice to support patients and families experiencing complex health and social needs.

The position will primarily support the Gastroenterology Medicine, General Surgery and Vascular units, with opportunities to contribute across other specialty areas as required. Key areas of focus include complex discharge planning, adjustment to illness, bereavement support, family support, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe and effective care transitions.

You will demonstrate a strong working knowledge of relevant service systems, including Family Violence, Child Protection, My Aged Care, the Transition Care Program, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Mental Health services, including recovery-oriented practice. This knowledge is essential to delivering high-quality, evidence-based social work services.

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 an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker with strong psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and discharge planning skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. You are confident managing a clinical caseload and providing specialised support to patients and families experiencing complex health and social needs.

You bring demonstrated experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and community settings, and you communicate effectively with patients, families and stakeholders.

You demonstrate:

Advanced skills in complex psychosocial assessment and care planning
A sound working knowledge of relevant service systems, including Family Violence, Child Protection, My Aged Care, Transition Care Program, NDIS and Mental Health (recovery-oriented practice)
The ability to provide a specialised clinical service within designated units
Initiative in developing leadership capability and contributing to quality improvement, project and research activities
Professional accountability in line with AASW standards and ethical practice

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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Michael Splawa-Neyman, Social Work Manager on 0407 169 458 or email Michael.Splawa-Neyman@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: 1 March 2026