Social Worker, Grade 3 - Aged Care Services

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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 3 Social Worker on a Full-Time time ongoing basis.

The Senior Clinician Social Worker is a core part of the Aged Care Services leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to join our large, friendly community-based team. This role will suit an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled clinician, keen to take responsibility for leading a team ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality client care, driving service development, and championing impactful continuous improvement activities and research.  

This role will work across Transition Care, Aged and Community Care, and the brand new Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre, based in Heatherton (if required). 

In this role, you will:

• Deliver expert clinical care in gerontology, community, and residential aged care settings
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Social Workers, Care Partners, Allied Health Assistants and students
• Lead and participate in aged care reform projects, program transformation, and service planning
• Coordinate and prioritise caseloads and workflow to ensure effective, safe, and timely client care
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning, home visits, case management and discharge planning aligned to client goals
• Contribute to the development of group programs, partnerships with community organisations, and integrated service delivery
• Actively participate in teaching, mentoring and professional development activities
• Actively participate and lead  research and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing consultation and clinical expertise both within Aged Care Services program and referring partners
• Coordinate service delivery to maximise operational effectiveness and clinical outcomes.
• Create and maintain strong partnerships within and outside of Monash Health.

About Us

Monash Health Aged Care Services supports older adults in the community and residential care settings, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We serve the entire Monash Health catchment as a cohesive and integrated team, ensuring seamless experiences for clients while fostering a dedicated workforce with exceptional expertise in caring for older adults.

Our vision is: Striving for exceptional care and experience that is sustainable and based on an older person’s individual needs, preferences and upholding their rights.

Employees are part of a primary program but are encouraged and expected to collaborate across our residential homes, community services, and home-based care programs. This dynamic structure provides opportunities for professional growth and underscores our commitment to working as one unified team to deliver outstanding care.

About You

You are a dedicated, compassionate social worker with:

• Highly developed clinical knowledge and experience in aged care and gerontology
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Aged Care Act, Mental Health Act, and other compliance frameworks
• A proven ability to provide supervision, mentoring, and leadership to others
• A commitment to delivering holistic, evidence-based, and consumer-centred care
• An interest in service innovation, quality improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration

Education & 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 (http://www.aasw.asn.au/)
• Written evidence of eligibility for AASW membership for overseas qualifications is required.
• Accredited Social Worker and/or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker: As approved by the AASW
• Post graduate qualification (or working towards) Leadership/ Management/ Gerontology/ Other relevant field (desirable)
• Research active (desirable).  
• Current Victorian driver licence
• Current and Satisfactory Aged Care Clearance (Police Check/Aged Care Worker Screen)
• Current and satifactory NDIS Workers Check and NDIS Worker Oritentation Certificate of Completion
• No current Aged Care Banning Orders in place (as per Register of Banning Orders)

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 Rose Goonan, Interim Manager - Transition Care Program, on 0458 669 717.

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: 20 August 2025