Senior Social Worker - Chronic Pain Clinic

Victorian Government; Greater Shepparton; Vor Ort; AUD 54.000 - 84.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous salary packaging

Subsidised staff parking

Discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Paid parental leave

Study leave and professional dev.

Confidential Employee Assistance Plan

Social club membership

CREATE recognition program

Zusammenfassung

GV Health invites applications for a Senior Social Worker in the Chronic Pain Clinic. This fixed term part-time position (0.6 EFT) runs until November 2027, based at Graham Street, with 4 days per fortnight.

The role focuses on clinical assessment, planning and evidence-based intervention for clients with chronic pain and complex needs. Join a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centred care, lead service development and participate in quality activities while benefiting from parental leave

Qualifikationen

• Experience with chronic pain management and case coordination.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate client-centered interventions.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery.

Aufgaben

• Assess, plan and apply evidence-based interventions for clients with chronic pain.
• Lead and facilitate group programs within the CPC.
• Collaborate with MDT to drive service planning and quality initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Group facilitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

Social Work degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job title: Senior Social Worker - Chronic Pain Clinic

Employment type: Fixed Term Part Time until November 2027 (Parental Leave)

Hours per fortnight: 48

Classification: Social Worker Grade 3, Years 1 - 4 (SC31 - SC34)

Location:Graham Street

For a confidential conversation please contact: Angela Burns on [e-mail]

About the role:

GV Health are seeking a Grade 3 Senior Social Worker to join the Chronic Pain Clinic (CPC) on a part time basis 4 days per fortnight until November 2027. The CPC provides clinical assessment and where indicated, provision of treatment on a time-limited basis, for clients experiencing prolonged pain and moderate disability and for those who have entrenched chronic pain and high levels of disability. The aim is to reduce the risk of long-term disability, enable clients to gain an improved ability to self-manage their condition and develop strong links to support continuing management in a primary care setting following discharge from a specialist service.

This is a 0.6 EFT 12-month parental leave position suitable for an established Grade 3 clinician. For applicants seeking additional employment please see advertisement for the 0.2EFT position with the Goulburn Valley HealthVictorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service

The CPC Social Worker will assess, plan, recommend and apply current, individualised and evidence based interventions and supports for clients with complex, chronic pain. The delivery of which will occur in the setting of one-on-one client consultations in the clinic, as well as in the facilitation of group programs.

The role will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team playing a key role in leading service planning and development and quality activities.

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm