Grade 3 Social Worker

• Fixed term full-time | 5 weeks' leave + monthly day off | Professional development
• Box Hill location | Close to cafes and public transport
• Opportunity that will afford you growth and influence as a clinician and leader

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Eastern Health is currently looking for passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our Allied Health teams in our bed-based care services.

This role provides service to bed-based wards across at our Box Hill Hospital. The role is supported by other Senior Social workers, as well as a dynamic Allied Health Department. This role will allow you to work across a variety of inpatient settings, with opportunities for professional development.

Classification based on years of experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligibility for membership of the AASW
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent risk assessment skills
• The ability to lead complex discharge planning
• Conflict resolution skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Rosie Kalogeropoulos

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 30/05/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day