Social Worker, Grade 1 - Community
Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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About the Role
Join our dynamic team in this full-time ongoing Grade 1 Social Worker role based at Cranbourne and other Monash Health Community locations.
Work within the interdisciplinary team to provide high quality psychosocial support and advocacy through psychosocial assessment, intervention, counselling, discharge planning, information provision and facilitating access to community services. Social workers function as key members of the team and have a pivotal role where social complexity exists.
Key technical skills specific to this role include:
- experience working with children and families including at risk children
- knowledge and sensitivity to ethical and cultural considerations and how this impacts access
- experience in responding to change by contributing constructively to new ideas or change processes
- innovative approaches to problem solving for individuals and/or service delivery
About Us
The Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local is an integrated service that provides support, navigation and therapy that considers all aspects of a child’s life from 0-11 years. The service provides wellbeing support, care coordination and therapeutic intervention to help children and families where there are concerns about developmental, behavioural and mental health concerns. The Children’s Local Service is a partnership between community health, mental health, and family support services.
The team works to support priority populations across Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia local government areas with a main site in Cranbourne (Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre) and additional sites across the catchments.
About You
You are seeking a new opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate interdisciplinary team to deliver a range of specialist medical and allied health services to make a real difference. To ensure your success in this role, you will have the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- A recognised degree in Social Work (Bachelor or Master level), including overseas qualifications assessed by Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) within the past two years
- Eligible for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Experience working with children between 0-11 years and their families
- Understanding of current, relevant theory, practice knowledge and evidence in clinical practice
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Dedicated to safe best practice and quality care
- Committed to the delivery of patient centred care and patient advocacy
- Current Drivers Licence
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)
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, interdisciplinary 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 Elizabeth Mount, Acting Community Service Manager, on phone 0460 577 857.
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: 12 July 2026