ICU Social Work Lead (Parental Leave Cover)

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite car and bike parking

Fitness Passport access

ProSport memberships

KU Children’s Services childcare

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking an ICU Social Work Clinical Lead (Grade 4) for parental leave cover at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. The role involves leading the Social Work team within ICU, delivering advanced psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients and families.

The successful candidate will have an approved Social Work degree, postgraduate qualifications, and extensive hospital social work experience, with leadership capabilities in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Approved degree in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Post-qualification evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Normally 10+ years of hospital social work experience.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence; Working with Children’s Check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ICU Social Work team within The Alfred Hospital; oversee advanced psychosocial assessments.
• Collaborate with health professionals, family members, and community agencies.
• Develop and monitor discharge plans with timely quality outcomes.
• Apply clinical reasoning to support patient-centred care in a high-risk setting.
• Manage a caseload and contribute to service redesign in the ICU.

Skills

Advanced social work skills

Research & evaluation knowledge

Hospital social work practices

Driver's license

Education

Approved degree in Social Work

Masters level or higher

Job description

Bayside Health is seeking an ICU Social Work Clinical Lead (Grade 4) for parental leave cover at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. The role involves leading the Social Work team within ICU, delivering advanced psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients and families.

The successful candidate will have an approved Social Work degree, postgraduate qualifications, and extensive hospital social work experience, with leadership capabilities in a multidisciplinary setting.