Social Worker Grade 2 - Monash Children's

About the Role 

Join our team as a Grade 2 Social Worker in a full‑time, ongoing position supporting neonatal intensive care (NICU) and special care nursery (SCN) caseloads at Monash Children’s Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to work within one of Australia’s leading paediatric services and contribute to the care of some of our most vulnerable patients and their families. 

You will become an integral member of the Monash Children’s Allied Health team, working within a supportive, highly skilled, and collaborative professional environment. 

In this role, you will enjoy: 

• A full‑time, ongoing position 

• Specialisation within the newborn caseload across NICU and SCN 

• The opportunity to work within one of Australia’s premier paediatric hospitals 

• Participation in after‑hours on‑call work, with strong support and development opportunities to build your clinical skills 

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 Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program and the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service. 

Monash Children’s Hospital operates one of the state’s largest NICU and SCN units, offering a dynamic, supportive and highly specialised environment. 

In this inpatient role, you will provide compassionate supportive care and psychosocial support to families, working in partnership with them to promote the best possible health outcomes for newborns and their caregivers. Comprehensive risk assessment is a core component of the role, ensuring that vulnerabilities are identified early and addressed through timely, coordinated intervention. Holistic practice and a strong systems approach underpin the work, with an emphasis on collaboration across multiple clinical teams and community agencies. Your ability to build relationships, advocate effectively, and navigate complex social situations will be central to success in this fast‑paced setting. Strong organisational skills are essential to ensure timely, coordinated and family‑centred care. 

About You

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

• A dynamic, flexible, and collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary and allied health teams. 

• Strong knowledge of community resources, relevant assessment and intervention frameworks, and a strong understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act. 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply effective problem-solving strategies,  

• Clear compassionate and professional communication skills, with confidence in coordinating discharge planning in a complex hospital environment. 

• Experience supporting families through acute and chronic illness, with insight into the psychosocial impacts on infants, children, and their families. 

• A well‑developed understanding of paediatric end‑of‑life care, including the ability to provide sensitive grief and bereavement support. 

• Willingness to participate in the Social Work after‑hours on‑call service across hospital sites, with training and support provided. 

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.