Social Worker, Grade 2 - Monash Children's Hospital
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
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.
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.
- Specialise 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
The Grade 2 Social Worker in the Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) provides high-quality, compassionate psychosocial care to children and families navigating cancer and other complex health conditions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver comprehensive assessment, counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and linkage with community services.
This role supports families through the emotional, social and practical impacts of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship - including sensitive end-of-life care and bereavement support. You will assess risk and social complexity, contribute to coordinated care planning, and advocate to ensure safe and holistic outcomes.
As part of the broader Social Work Service at Monash Children’s Hospital, you will also provide supervision, participate in service development initiatives, and contribute to the after-hours on-call service across sites.
About You
You are a dynamic and collaborative Social Worker who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and is passionate about holistic, family-centred care. You’ll bring strong experience in comprehensive psychosocial assessment, discharge planning and complex problem-solving, underpinned by sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children, Youth and Families Act.
With a deep understanding of the psychosocial impact of acute and chronic illness, you’ll confidently support children and families through challenging circumstances - including end-of-life care, grief and bereavement.
Experience, Qualification & licence requirements include:
- 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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Jennifer Ward, Profession Lead – Social Work Monash Children’s Hospital on 0466 730 939.
Position Description documents 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: 19 April 2026