Social Worker

Corryong Health; Corryong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Corryong Health is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to deliver trauma-informed care and promote emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing across our services in Corryong, Victoria.

You will collaborate with patients, families and the health team to support holistic care planning, service navigation, and coordinated transitions across care settings, while contributing to learning in trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical assessments that support outcome-focused care plans.
• Experience engaging with vulnerable and complex clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with patients, families, carers and the healthcare team for holistic care planning.
• Support service navigation, care coordination and smooth transitions between inpatient, ambulatory and residential care.
• Contribute to peer learning in trauma-informed care that respects diverse communities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to join our team at Corryong Health. In this role, you will provide trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs, with a focus on promoting emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing for all people we serve.

You will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and the broader healthcare team to support holistic care planning and service delivery. A key part of this role involves supporting service system navigation, care coordination, and management to ensure smooth and seamless transitions between inpatient, ambulatory, and residential care settings.

As a valued member of our interdisciplinary healthcare environment, you will also contribute to peer learning in trauma-informed care that is culturally sensitive and respectful of the diverse communities and population groups we are proud to serve.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

ABOUT YOU:

We welcome applications from people who bring the following:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Demonstrated ability in providing clinical assessments that support outcome-focused care plans for people experiencing high rates of vulnerability and complex care needs, including:
• Intergenerational trauma
• Cognitive decline or capacity concerns
• Neurodiversity
• Family violence
• Sexual assault
• Substance use disorders
• Mental health concerns
• Housing insecurity or homelessness
• Financial stressors
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that foster trusting, respectful, therapeutic, and professional relationships - both within and outside the organisation
• A demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team through collaborative, inclusive, and solution-focused approaches that support effective health outcomes for clients, carers, and families
• A genuine commitment to the Victorian Public Sector (VPSC) Code of Conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety, and Cultural Diversity principles

The following are desirable but not essential - we encourage you to apply even if you are still developing in these areas:

• Post-graduate training and/or experience in Mental Health, Addiction Medicine, therapeutic interventions, or group therapy
• Experience navigating the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and advocating for clients, families, and carers
• A comprehensive understanding of the legislative landscape relating to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework and Information Sharing Entities (ISEs), to ensure victim survivors of family violence - including children - are appropriately supported, and adults who use violence are held to account
• Strong knowledge of Advance Care Planning (ACP), Enduring Medical or Financial Power of Attorney (EMPOA/FPOA), Guardianship, and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)

Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH:

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS) - a flexible healthcare model designed to deliver integrated health and aged care services to rural and remote communities.

We serve as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to the essential services they need. We are committed to building a service profile that reflects the full diversity of our community, so that all people feel cared for, supported to live well, and connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As our community evolves, so does our service mix - and we are proud to grow alongside the people we serve.

We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, safe care and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice is upheld across all of our services.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.