Social Worker - Women's & Children's Program (FT)

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in your career

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

Financial incentives

Job summary

Eastern Health's Women’s & Children’s Program at Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully seeks a permanent, full-time Social Worker Grade 2. You will provide psychosocial assessment and intervention within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting women, children and families through health journey.

You'll contribute to safety planning, care coordination, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to advance within women's and children's health.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Social Work approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a practicing Social Worker.
• Experience and skills in psychosocial assessment, intervention and care planning within a healthcare or related setting.
• Ability to assess and respond to complex psychosocial needs with a person-centred, strengths-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment and evidence-based Social Work intervention to women, children and families.
• Support patients and families through complex psychosocial circumstances with advocacy, counselling and care planning.
• Undertake risk assessment and contribute to safety planning and referrals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external services for coordinated, person-centred care.
• Contribute to professional practice through supervision, reflective practice and development.

Skills

AASW approved degree

Psychosocial assessment

Care planning

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Cultural safety

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker - Women's & Children's Program

Social Worker Grade 2 - Women's & Children's Program

• Permanent full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
• Angliss Hospital | Upper Ferntree Gully
• Rewarding specialist role supporting women, children and families within a collaborative multidisciplinary team

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

About the role

Join the Women's & Children's Program at Angliss Hospital in a permanent, full-time Grade 2 Social Work position where you can make a meaningful difference to women, children and families. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will provide skilled psychosocial assessment and intervention while supporting patients and families through complex and often significant periods in their healthcare journey.

The role offers diverse and rewarding clinical practice, together with professional Social Work support and opportunities to further develop your expertise within Women's and Children's health.

This position involves:

• Providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment and evidence-based Social Work intervention to women, children and families.
• Supporting patients and families experiencing complex psychosocial circumstances through advocacy, counselling, support and care planning.
• Undertaking risk assessment and contributing to safety planning and appropriate referral pathways where required.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and relevant internal and external services to support coordinated, person-centred care.
• Contributing to ongoing professional practice through supervision, reflective practice, professional development and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• A degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a practicing Social Worker
• Demonstrated Social Work experience and skills in psychosocial assessment, intervention and care planning within a healthcare or related setting
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to complex psychosocial needs, including risk and safety concerns, using a person-centred and strengths-based approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with women, children, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Well-developed organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied clinical workload and contribute effectively within a team environment
• A commitment to reflective practice, professional development and the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive and inclusive care
• Experience within Women's & Children's health is highly regarded
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation and frameworks

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Please click here to view the position description.

Contact Number: 0421 551 *** / 0403 814 ***

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Need help submitting your application?
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

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