Social Worker Subacute Ward

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health in Australia seeks a Social Worker to join the Subacute Services Team, delivering psychosocial assessments and interventions within a multidisciplinary setting. You will support patients and families through illness and rehabilitation, focusing on resilience, wellbeing, and optimal outcomes.

The role involves coordinating discharge planning, advocacy, and pathway development with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues, including weekend and on-call commitments.

Qualifications

• 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 hospital settings.
• Understanding and applied knowledge of NDIS.
• Proven history of ability to successfully relate and communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in utilising data collection processes and demonstrated skills in data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality social work services as part of the rehabilitation team.
• Provide psychosocial assessment, therapeutic intervention, advocacy, and discharge planning.
• Support patients and their families to adjust to illness, injury, disability, and changes in functioning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop safe, effective, person-centred care pathways.
• Participation in weekend shifts and the on-call roster is required.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

NDIS understanding

Education

Bachelor or Masters of Social Work

Job description

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• 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.

Employment Type: This is a fulltime permanent opportunity.

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.

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.