Social Worker, Grade 2 - Monash Children's

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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 Grade 2 social worker in a full time, ongoing role within our Children’s Cancer Centre team at Monash Children’s Hospital, based at Clayton. This is a unique opportunity to join the Allied Health team at Monash Children's Hospital and will see you become an integral part within a supportive and professional team. 

• Full-time ongoing role
• Specialising in supporting children with cancer and their families
• Join one of Australia’s leading paediatric hospitals
• Some on-call (after hours) work with excellent opportunities for skill development

About Us

Social Workers at Monash Children’s Hospital are an integral part of the broader Monash Children’s Allied Health Team, delivering specialised services to infant, paediatric and adolescent patients and their families. Social work services are provided in inpatient settings including Paediatric ICU, Children’s Cancer Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; in ambulatory care services such as the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and we work closely with state-wide services such as the Paediatric Palliative Care Program and the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service.

Monash Children’s Hospital offers a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive work environment. This position spans both inpatient services and the Children’s Cancer Centre with a focus on supporting children with acute and chronic conditions and their families. Key responsibilities include providing psychosocial support, counselling, discharge planning and coordinating referrals to external agencies.

A commitment to holistic, family centred care and systems-based approach is essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical, as the role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams and community based services. Social work is highly valued within this collaborative and team-oriented setting.

About You: 

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge:

• A dynamic, adaptable, and collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of relevant resources, assessment and intervention frameworks, and a strong understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply effective problem-solving strategies, communicate clearly, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting families through the challenges of both acute and chronic illness, with a deep understanding of the psychosocial impact on children and their families.
• A well-developed understanding of end-of-life care in paediatrics, including the ability to provide compassionate grief and bereavement support.
• Willingness to participate in the Social Work after-hours on-call service across hospital sites, with appropriate training and support provided.

What you will need:

• Minimum 2 years clinical social work experience
• 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 (http://www.aasw.asn.au/) 
• Experience in an acute health care setting and/or with children and families and/or with Child Protection

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 Jennifer Ward on 0466 730 939.

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: 8 July 2025