Mental Health Graduate Social Worker - Rotational Program

Mercy Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia is seeking a part-time Social Worker for a fixed-term program (0.8 EFT), 64 hours per fortnight, from 8 February 2027 to 4 February 2029. Rotational placements across Wyndham and Hobson's Bay.

You will provide high-quality, client-focused social work support to people with mental health needs, families and carers, in bed-based, residential/rehabilitation and community settings, with supervision and training.

Qualifications

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of influenza vaccination and vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
• Have full Australian working rights (able to work 64 hours per fortnight).
• Full Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Approved degree in Social Work and current/eligible registration with the AASW.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work interventions to clients, families and carers.
• Work within a holistic, recovery-oriented, strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach.
• Rotate across bed-based, residential/rehabilitation and community settings.
• Join a multidisciplinary team and manage a supported caseload.

Skills

Clinical skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Education

Social Work degree

AASW registration

Job description

Mercy Health Australia is seeking a part-time Social Worker for a fixed-term program (0.8 EFT), 64 hours per fortnight, from 8 February 2027 to 4 February 2029. Rotational placements across Wyndham and Hobson's Bay.

You will provide high-quality, client-focused social work support to people with mental health needs, families and carers, in bed-based, residential/rehabilitation and community settings, with supervision and training.