Social Worker - Acute, Sub Acute and Outpatients

Victorian Government; Greater Shepparton; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging

Staff parking

Leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study-lea

Employee Assistance Program

Social club membership

CREATE rewards program

Descripción de la vacante

GV Health in Shepparton is seeking a Social Worker - Acute, Sub Acute and Outpatients to join the Social Work Department. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across acute units and outpatient clinics, providing practical and emotional support to patients and families while managing a diverse caseload.

The role requires an approved Social Work qualification, AASW eligibility, and healthcare experience. It offers a permanent full-time position with supportive work environment.

Formación

• Approved tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership
• Demonstrated assessment and intervention skills for diverse psychosocial needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong time management and organisational skills managing a clinical caseload
• Experience in a healthcare setting

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical and emotional support to patients and families
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload across acute and outpatient services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across units
• Support the Mary Coram Rehabilitation Unit as needed

Conocimientos

Assessment & interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Healthcare experience

Educación

Bachelor of Social Work / approved tertiary qualification

Descripción del empleo

Job title: Social Worker - Acute, Sub Acute and Outpatients

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight: 80

Classification: Grade 2, Year 1 - 4 (SC21 - SC24)

Location: Graham Street, Shepparton

For a confidential conversation please contact: Karen Dyer -Manager Social Work - [e-mail]

About the Role

This is an exciring opportunity to join the Social Work Department at GV Health. In this position you will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multi disciplinary team across the acute units including Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Maternity, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Emergency and across the Outpatient Clinics including Renal and Ante Natal. This position may also include work in the Mary Coram Rehabilitation Unit.

Working as a member of a cohesive team, you will be well supported as you manage a diverse caseload providing practical and emotional support to patients and their families to assist in the management of changes to health and wellbeing.

We are looking for

• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Demonstrated skills in assessment and intervention options for patients with diverse and complex psychosocial circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independantly and as an active member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills in the management of a clinical caseload and non-clinical responsibilities
• Experience in a healthcare setting

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.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Applications close Friday 6 November 2026 at 11.59pm