Social Worker

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Heathcote Health is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to deliver services across hospital, aged care and community programs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients, families and carers through assessment, counselling and care planning.

The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification, AASW eligibility, current driver licence, and proper checks. Flexible, community-focused work environment in rural Victoria.

Qualifications

• A recognised university qualification in Social Work.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Current Driver Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Experience working across a range of Social Work practice areas, particularly with older people.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred services.
• Strong counselling skills and a commitment to evidence-informed practice and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed Social Work services across hospital, aged care and community-based programs.
• Apply a Social Model of Health approach to assess client needs and develop person-centred care plans.
• Provide short-term counselling for clients experiencing chronic disease, rehabilitation, mental health and other challenges.
• Advocate for clients, carers and families to ensure access to appropriate supports and services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborative care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with health professionals, community providers and support agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Counselling skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo

Reference: VG/1940799

About Heathcote Health

Heathcote Health is an integrated rural health service, providing a broad range of acute, aged care, primary health programs and home-based services to Heathcote and surrounding districts.

Position Title: Social Worker

Classification: SC21

Salary per hour: $45.66 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 48 hours per fortnight

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Role description

Heathcote Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to deliver high-quality services across acute, aged care and community settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support clients, families and carers through assessment, counselling, advocacy and care planning, helping improve health and wellbeing outcomes across our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed Social Work services across hospital, aged care and community-based programs.
• Apply a Social Model of Health approach to assess client needs and develop person-centred care plans.
• Provide short-term counselling for clients experiencing chronic disease, rehabilitation, mental health and other challenges.
• Advocate for clients, carers and families to ensure access to appropriate supports and services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborative care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with health professionals, community providers and support agencies.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised university qualification in Social Work.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Experience working across a range of Social Work practice areas, particularly with older people.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred services.
• Strong counselling skills and a commitment to evidence-informed practice and professional development.

Culture and Benefits

Located a short drive from Bendigo and Melbourne, Heathcote is a renowned centre for its regional food and wine culture. Combined with its spectacular landscapes, unique forests and historic sites, this rural community provides a rich and diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Heathcote Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Heathcote Health Vaccination Policy.

Heathcote Health is an inclusive employer and actively encourages and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature-age people. We are committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports employees to reach their full potential.

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Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11.59pm