Social Worker, Grade 1 - Subacute (Parental leave fixed term)
Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202
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About the Role
The Social Work Department is looking for a Grade 1 Social Worker to join our growing team at Monash Health, Kingston Centre, working in the subacute hospital setting. This role is a Parental Leave fixed term full-time role for a period of 12 months, until December 2026. You will have the opportunity to join a dynamic social work and multi-disciplinary team where you will have a pivotal role in contributing to a positive team culture.
You will be provided with an opportunity to be challenged plus demonstrate your skills including:
- Working with people from a range of diverse backgrounds
- Complete complex psychosocial assessments,
- Development of patient centred care plans and complex discharges.
About You
You are a dynamic and passionate Allied Health professional, known for your hardworking and enthusiastic nature, you thrive in changing environments and can easily adapt to shifting priorities. You bring a strong commitment to safe, best practice and high-quality, patient-centred care, always striving to make a positive difference in the lives of those you support.
Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build strong relationships and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. With compassion, accountability, and a positive attitude, you approach every day motivated to perform at your best and contribute to Monash Health’s ongoing pursuit of excellence.
You will also require:
- Bachelor Social Work or Master Social Work (Qualifying)
- Current driver’s licence
- Eligible for AASW membership including continuing professional education
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 Jodie Lee, Social Work Manager on 0455 282 904 or email Jodie.lee@monashhealth.org
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: 16 November 2025