Social Worker - Grade 1 or 2

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Annual leave

EAP

Wellbeing programs

Gym discounts

Social club

Diversity support

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) invites applications for a passionate Grade One or Grade Two Social Worker to join our allied health team in a hospital setting.

You will deliver patient-centred care, supported by regular clinical supervision within a collaborative team focused on skill development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with AHPRA registration.
• Hospital social work experience or multidisciplinary team experience preferred.
• Ability to deliver patient-centred care in a busy hospital setting.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

• Part Time, Fixed Term Contract - 14/02/2027
• 64 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking a passionate and team-oriented Grade One or Grade Two Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive allied health team. The successful applicant will be required to deliver patient centered care within a busy hospital Social Work service, and will be comprehensively supported through regular clinical supervision from experienced Social Workers and a supportive team environment that values environment for skill development and professional growth.

Grade One Social Workers in their first two years of practice will also be included in our multi-disciplinary Allied Health graduate transition program.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 1/2 hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Full time employees have the option to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce