Social Worker, Grade 3 - Drug & Alcohol Services, Mental Health
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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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.
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About the Role
Support recovery. Reduce harm. Make a meaningful difference.
Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about supporting people experiencing alcohol and other drug-related challenges? We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Grade 3 Social Worker to join our Care & Recovery team within Monash Health Drug & Alcohol Services (MHDAS).
Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll provide therapeutic interventions, care coordination and practical support to people with complex health and psychosocial needs. This is an opportunity to build meaningful connections, support people to achieve their recovery goals and make a genuine difference through person-centred, strengths-based and harm minimisation approaches.
Your role will include:
- Providing psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions and individualised care and recovery planning.
- Collaborating with the SECADA Intake and Assessment Team to complete intake and assessments.
- Supporting clients to improve their physical and mental health and reduce substance-related harm.
- Working alongside our Primary Health Clinic (PHC) and Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) teams to support access to healthcare and treatment.
- Helping clients navigate health and community services and connect with appropriate supports.
- Building strong relationships with clients, families, carers and external stakeholders.
- Contributing to community engagement, stigma reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and client records.
About Us
Monash Health Drug & Alcohol Services (MHDAS) provides specialist support to people experiencing alcohol and other drug-related challenges across Melbourne's south-east. Our multidisciplinary teams are committed to providing compassionate, non-judgemental care that reduces harm, improves health and wellbeing, and supports people to reconnect with their families and communities.
We provide services across Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia, with locations in Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne and Berwick.
About You
You're someone who sees the person, not just the challenges they're experiencing. You understand that recovery looks different for everyone and that building trust, respect and connection is an important part of supporting positive change. You'll bring:
- Experience working in alcohol and other drug services, mental health or a related clinical setting.
- Strong assessment, therapeutic intervention and care coordination skills.
- A commitment to strengths-based, recovery-oriented and harm minimisation practice.
- The ability to engage with people experiencing complex health and psychosocial challenges.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- A genuine passion for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
Why Join Us?
At Monash Health, you'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about the people we support and the difference we make in their lives.
This is an opportunity to work alongside passionate, experienced clinicians in a supportive multidisciplinary environment, where collaboration, shared learning and compassionate care are at the heart of what we do. You'll also enjoy:
- Meaningful work – make a real difference by supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing and recovery outcomes.
- Professional growth – build on your clinical expertise through ongoing learning, development and collaboration.
- Salary packaging – access generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
- Employee wellbeing – access wellbeing initiatives and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career opportunities – explore diverse career pathways across Monash Health.
Already part of Monash Health? We welcome applications from internal candidates, with the opportunity to undertake this fixed-term position as a secondment, subject to relevant approvals.
If you're looking for a role where you can grow professionally, feel supported and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Christopher Cornish-Raley, Team Leader - Primary Health Clinic & Needle Syringe Program, on 03 9792 7630.
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: 11 November 2026.