Social Worker, Grade 2 - Community

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Join our Aged & Community Care Profram as a Grade 2 Social Worker on a part time (0.5 EFT) ongoing basis. This role will see you working across multiple Monash Health sites, with a base at Dandenong Hospital. 

In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention, and discharge planning for clients within the community setting — supporting them in their homes, community health centres, and through group programs. You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary team, contributing your expertise to ensure best practice care while also supporting service development and quality initiatives.

As a Grade 2 clinician, you’ll also have opportunities to mentor and supervise students, participate in research and quality improvement projects, and share knowledge within the social work team and broader allied health network. This position offers excellent opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills, with ongoing support from a Grade 3 Social Worker and access to in-house professional development within a supportive and experienced team.

About Us

The Aged and Community Care (ACC) Program within Monash Health Community consist of a multi-disciplinary team providing an interdisciplinary service to support older people within their own environment. The program aims to keep the client independent within their community by proactively promoting health, independence, and self-management. Our team of highly experienced Physiotherapists work to provide timely, person-centred interventions to improve quality of life and prevent deterioration of health.   

About You

You will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• You lead by example, and thrive working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• You are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to clients  
• You are enthusiastic, compassionate, proactive and team player attitude
• You are excited to be involved in quality improvement projects in our relentless pursuit of excellence

Qualification & Licence requirements are as per the support documentation attached. 

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 Dennis Lo, Acting team leader Aged and Community Care, on 0481 908 323.

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: 6 November 2025