Social Worker

Victorian Government; Shire of Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group invites applications for a Social Worker (Grade 1-2) to provide services across wards at the Warragul hospital site. This permanent full time role offers up to 40 hours per week with a monthly ADO and a collaborative, MDT-focused environment.

Key requirements include a Degree in Social Work, eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers, strong MS Office skills, respect for confidentiality, and experience in hospital or acute settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is required.
• Eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong regard for confidentiality in handling patient information.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services across wards at the hospital site.
• Deliver highly skilled interventions for patients and families in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain commitment to personal and professional development.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality

Patient and family support

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Permanent Full Time, up to 80 hours per fortnight

Allied Health Professional, Social Worker Grade 1-2 (SC12-SC24) excludes allowances

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker to provide services at the West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) hospital site. The grade 1 or 2 Social Worker will work across various wards of the WGHG hospital site.

The position requires approved training, experience and expertise in social work including highly skilled interventions with patients and their families in a fast-paced environment The position requires a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker accepts responsibility for and maintains commitment to personal and professional development.

This is an ongoing position of up to 40 hours per week with a monthly ADO. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Degree in Social Work
• Eligibility of membership with Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.

The following experience/knowledge would be considered advantageous:

• Experience in a hospital or acute setting.
• Knowledge of issues relevant to rural areas.

IMPORTANT:Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Applications close: 15 November2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum offourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm