Social Worker, Allied Health Grade 1

Albury Wodonga Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Program

Regular supervision

Professional development

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a Graduate/Grade 1 Social Worker to join our Allied Health team. The role offers rotation across two hospital campuses, enabling you to work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred social work services.

You will participate in the Allied Health Graduate Program with monthly clinical education sessions and supervision. Flexible hours with weekend/public holiday rosters, supportive supervision, and ongoing professional development opportunities are

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent required.
• Experience with multidisciplinary healthcare teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work services across hospital campuses as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to support patient-centred care.
• Assist in optimising patient flow and facilitating safe care pathways.
• Participate in Allied Health Graduate Program with regular supervision and education sessions.

Skills

Social work

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-centred care

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Closing Date: 22/11/2026

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Generous leave allowances for many roles
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

Join our dynamic Allied Health team as a Graduate/Grade 1 Social Worker and launch your career in a supportive, collaborative healthcare environment.

This rotational position offers the opportunity to work across both hospital campuses, providing high-quality social work services as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver person‑centred care and support positive patient outcomes. As a new graduate, you will have access to our Allied Health Graduate Program, which includes monthly clinical education sessions, regular supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities to support your growth and success. In this role, you will contribute to optimising patient flow and facilitating safe and appropriate care pathways into and out of the health service. Flexible hours required, including participation in weekend and public holiday rosters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Social Worker looking to develop their skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Employment Type

We have two fulltime opportunities available.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North‑East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub‑acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state‑of‑the‑art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.