Social Worker, Grade 2 - Obstetrics / Women's Health - Monash Medical Centre (Parental Leave)
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
The Social Work Department is looking for a Grade 2 Social Worker to join the Women’s Health team based at Monash Medical Centre (MMC). This role is fixed term, full-time until 30 August 2026 (Parental Leave).
You would be working within a small team to support vulnerable women during pregnancy and on the postnatal ward to address socially complex situations and ensure safe discharge plans for mothers and their newborns.
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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 compassionate and skilled Social Worker who is committed to supporting women and families through complex and often vulnerable stages of pregnancy and early parenthood. You bring a thoughtful, trauma-informed approach to your practice and are confident working with individuals experiencing social complexity, including family violence, mental health challenges, and limited supports.
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and value the importance of clear communication, shared decision-making, and patient-centred care. Your ability to build rapport quickly, assess psychosocial needs, and develop safe, practical discharge plans will be key to your success in this role.
You are adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you ensure accurate documentation and uphold best practice standards.
Qualification & licence requirements are as per 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 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.
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: 6 May 2026