Social Worker, Grade 2 - Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Program - Community

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

Join our team as a Social Worker, Grade 2 in our healthy Mothers Health Babies Program, based in Springvale. This is a parental leave  position and is 0.6 EFT, 3 days per week.  

In this role, the Social Worker provides Outreach support to pregnant women experiencing psychosocial complexity to help improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for themselves, their babies and families.  Support continues until approximately 6-8 weeks post birth once women are linked with Maternal and Child Health and other appropriate supports.     

Key responsibilities will include:

• Improve women's access and attendance at antenatal and postnatal services through assertive outreach, referral and supported linkage to services. 
• Improve women's access to a range of support services which may include health, mental health, drug and alcohol, family violence, welfare, legal, multicultural, housing, material aid, financial or education services. 
• Deliver health promotion messages that aim to reduce risk behaviours and promote healthy behaviours. 
• Advocate and work collaboratively with relevant agencies and programs to deliver appropriate services to the women. 
• Provide support, education and information around pregnancy, birth, preparation for baby and early parenting.  
• Provide support to other members of the family and referrals to other services to ensure the supports are available following birth. 

About Us

The Child and Family Program including Healthy Mothers Health Babies (HMHB) is compromised of numerious disciplines including Social Workers, Community Development Workers and a Nurse/Midwife that that are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for pregnant women, their babies and families.  

The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Program aims to reduce the burden of chronic disease and reduce health inequity by addressing maternal risk behaviours and providing support during pregnancy. The program will be targeted in the Cities of Casey and Greater Dandenong that have high numbers of births, higher rates of relative socio-economic disadvantage and lower service availability. The program is committed to providing women with high quality care, support, education and advocacy throughout their pregnancy and following birth, which embrace family centred, strengths based and evidence-based practice, within a Social Model of Health.  

About You

You are a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a strong understanding of the complex systems that impact children and families, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk. With demonstrated experience supporting clients across diverse service areas—including Family Violence, Child Protection, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Sexual Assault, and the NDIS—you navigate these frameworks with confidence and professionalism.

You bring a comprehensive understanding of key legislation such as the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, and you apply this knowledge to inform ethical, client-centred practice. Your background includes meaningful work with children and families experiencing complex needs and disabilities, as well as with culturally and linguistically diverse and refugee communities.

With well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, you build strong relationships and convey sensitive information with clarity and respect. You thrive both independently and in team environments, consistently demonstrating motivation, adaptability, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Above all, you are guided by a deep awareness of the broader social, legal, and cultural contexts that shape the lives of the individuals and families you support.

Education and registrations/licences required for this role are:

• Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Masters 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/) 
• Written evidence of eligibility for AASW membership for overseas qualifications is required.  
• Accredited Social Worker: As approved by the AASW is advantageous. 

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, Sam Hughes on mobile 0437 198 492 or email: samantha.hughes1@monashhealth.org

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: 17 June 2025