Social Worker Subacute Ward

Victorian Government; Wodonga; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dynamic environment

Work-life flexibility

Learning and growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) Social Worker role involves delivering psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, advocacy and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

The position requires 3+ years of social work experience, AASW registration or eligibility, and a current driver’s license; weekend shifts and on-call duties are expected. Albury/Wodonga region offers growth and quality of life benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters of Social Work with at least 3 years experience.
• AASW registration or eligibility for full registration.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge in hospital social work.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Provide therapeutic intervention and advocacy.
• Assist with discharge planning and care pathway development.
• Support patients and families to adjust to illness, injury and disability.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimise rehabilitation outcomes.
• Participation in weekend shifts and on-call roster.

Connaissances

Stakeholder communication

Data analytics

Clinical knowledge

Formation

Bachelor or Masters of Social Work

AASW registration eligible

Outils

Data collection systems

Description du poste

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

About the Role

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

The Social Worker will be a highly valued member of the Subacute Services Team, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver exceptional, person-centred care. This rewarding role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families as they navigate the physical, emotional, social, and practical impacts of illness, injury, and changing health circumstances. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality social work services as part of the broader rehabilitation team, providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment, therapeutic intervention, advocacy, and discharge planning. A key focus of the role is supporting patients and their families to adjust to illness, injury, disability, and changes in functioning, helping to build resilience, enhance wellbeing, and facilitate optimal rehabilitation outcomes. Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker will contribute to the development of safe, effective, and person-centred care pathways into, within, and out of the health service. Participation in weekend shifts and the on-call roster is required. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated professional who is committed to excellence in patient care and who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment. Candidates who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply for this rewarding career opportunity.

Mandatory and Desirable Requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters of Social Work, with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Registration or eligible for full registration with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and clinical expertise in Social Work relevant to the hospital setting.
• Understanding and applied knowledge ofNDIS
• Proven history of ability to successfully relate and communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders from different professional backgrounds.
• Experience in utilising data collection processes and demonstrated skills in data analytics.
• A current driver’s licence (this position may require cross border travel)permanent

Employment Type: This is a fulltime permanent opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Jacqueline Bosanko at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

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 maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm