Social Worker, Grade 3 - Paediatric Cancer Survivorship & Family Support Project
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Help Redefine the Future of Psychosocial Care for Children and Families Affected by Cancer
Fixed Term until June 2029 | Part Time (0.8 EFT) | Monash Children's Hospital
An exciting opportunity exists for an innovative and experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to lead the development of a psychosocial support program within the Monash Children’s Cancer and Haematology Centre (MCCHC). This is a unique project role that will influence how children, young people and families are supported throughout treatment, survivorship and beyond.
If you're passionate about service innovation, family-centred care, and improving long-term outcomes for children affected by cancer, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.
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About Monash Children’s Cancer and Haematology Centre (MCCHC)
Located within Monash Children’s Hospital, the MCCHC is one of Victoria’s leading paediatric cancer services, caring for approximately 30% of the state’s children diagnosed with cancer. The Centre provides specialist inpatient, outpatient and day treatment services for children and adolescents with cancer and complex haematological conditions.
As treatments continue to improve and more children survive cancer, the focus is increasingly shifting beyond cure alone—towards ensuring children, siblings and parents thrive throughout and after treatment. This role has been created to help drive that transformation.
About the Opportunity
This is far more than a traditional clinical social work role.
As the Grade 3 Social Worker – Paediatric Cancer Survivorship & Family Support Project, you will lead the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative psychosocial programs that address critical gaps in care for children and families navigating the cancer journey. Working closely with families, multidisciplinary clinicians and external partners, you will help build sustainable models of care that enhance resilience, strengthen family wellbeing and improve long-term psychosocial outcomes.
This is a rare opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership, program development, quality improvement and research-informed innovation in a role that will directly shape future service delivery.
As part of this exciting project, you will:
Design and Deliver New Family Support Programs
- Develop and implement structured parent and sibling support programs
- Identify unmet psychosocial needs and translate them into meaningful service initiatives
Build Survivorship and Long-Term Follow-Up Supports
- Work alongside survivorship and long-term follow-up clinics to ensure continuity of care
- Support families transitioning through maintenance treatment, survivorship and post-treatment adjustment
Provide Advanced Clinical Leadership
- Deliver expert psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and therapeutic intervention
- Support early identification of psychosocial vulnerabilities and coordinate appropriate interventions
- Provide supervision, mentoring and clinical leadership to Grade 2 social workers within the oncology service
Drive Service Innovation and Quality Improvement
- Lead service evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to the development of contemporary psychosocial oncology models aligned with national standards and emerging evidence
Influence the Future of Care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed family-centred psychosocial care across the cancer journey
- Advocate for innovative practices that improve the experiences of children, young people and families
- Help establish sustainable programs that will benefit future generations of families accessing the service
About You
You are an experienced and forward-thinking social worker who combines strong clinical expertise with a passion for innovation and service development.
You enjoy transforming ideas into meaningful programs and are motivated by opportunities to create lasting improvements for children and families.
You will bring:
- Advanced skills in psychosocial assessment, therapeutic intervention and complex case management
- Experience providing supervision, leadership and support to social work staff
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement or evaluate programs and service improvements
- A commitment to family-centred, culturally safe and trauma-informed practice
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary environments
- A passion for improving psychosocial outcomes for children, young people and families
Qualification & licence requirements are as per the supportive documentation below.
Why Join Us?
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. This role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead a high-profile project within one of Victoria's largest paediatric cancer services
- Develop innovative programs with genuine organisational support
- Influence survivorship and psychosocial oncology practice at a service-wide level
- Combine clinical expertise with leadership, program development and quality improvement
- Create a lasting impact on the lives of children and families affected by cancer
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Jennifer Ward, Social Worker Profession Lead, on 0466 730 939.
Supportive Documentation 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: 16 July 2026