Social Worker Grade 1 - Sandringham Hospital

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

Childcare services

Job summary

Bayside Health invites applications for a permanent full-time Grade 1 Social Worker to join the Alfred Care Group at Sandringham Hospital, Melbourne. You will identify patient needs and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support general medicine patients.

The role requires a Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• Hospital setting experience is preferable.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the MDT.
• Manage clinical cases and support patients with General Medicine at Sandringham Hospital.
• Develop and maintain community linkages and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality psychosocial care and facilitate hospital-to-community transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

EMR

Job description

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Social Worker Grade 1, Year 1-5 (SC12-SC16)
• Located at Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services which increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to the community.

The Role

This is an exciting role for a Grade 1 Social worker to assist Alfred Care Group in supporting patients with General Medicine at Sandringham Hospital. The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team, particularly the management of clinical cases. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal. An ability to display flexibility within work practice and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team are also essential. Development and maintenance of community linkages, collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is an important component in this position. Hospital social work experience and experience with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, ACAS, Transitional Care Program (TCP), Carer Services, Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will also form a key component of this role.

About you

• Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferable
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities

Essential

• Previous experience working within a hospital setting
• Knowledge of NDIS, Aged Care services and TAC funding models will be advantageous
• Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Chantile Cerdevall, Social work Team Leader on [phone].

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 16th October 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.