Social Worker GR 2 (Integrative Oncology)

The Alfred Foundation; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite parking

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport memberships

Childcare services

Job summary

Bayside Health, in partnership with The Alfred Cancer Institute, is seeking a Social Worker to join the Integrative Oncology Unit in an outpatient, part-time capacity.

You will provide psychosocial support to patients and families, assess needs, and coordinate resources. The role emphasizes evidence-based approaches, patient-centred care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or approved/recognised equivalent, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Advanced psychosocial assessment and intervention skills, including understanding of trauma responses, adjustment and coping.
• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating evidence-based individual and group interventions.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, building relationships with patients, families and staff.
• Understanding of research, quality improvement and evaluation principles.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Assess psycho-social functioning of patients and families; provide counselling and information on resources.
• Facilitate effective patient discharge and transition to community care.
• Deliver comprehensive psychosocial support and interventions for patients with cancer and their families.
• Contribute to development and delivery of holistic programs and group interventions within the unit.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centred care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Trauma understanding

Evidence-based interventions

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Research & QA

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or approved/recognised equivalent

Job description

Bayside Health

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.

• Fixed term parental leave position until November 2027
• Part time (48 hours hours per fortnight)
• Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

Bayside Health

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.

• Fixed term parental leave position until November 2027
• Part time (48 hours hours per fortnight)
• Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department – Alfred Cancer – Integrative Oncology and Wellness Centre

The Integrative Oncology and Wellness Centre at Alfred Cancer provides whole-person, supportive cancer care. Working alongside conventional cancer treatment, the service provides evidence-based supportive therapies, practical guidance, education and psychosocial support to help patients and their families live as well as possible throughout their cancer experience.

Our multidisciplinary approach brings together a range of health professionals to address the emotional, social, physical and practical needs of people affected by cancer, with a strong focus on wellbeing, quality of life and survivorship

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker seeking a stimulating part-time role in supportive cancer care, with the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting.

The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of social work services to patients and their families/significant others including assessing the psycho-social functioning of patients, counselling, providing information on resources and services and facilitating effective patient discharge and community care.

The Social Worker in the Integrative Oncology Unit provides comprehensive psychosocial support and intervention for patients diagnosed with cancer, as well as their families. This role is integral to the development and delivery of evidence-based holistic programs, including group programs, and other supportive therapies, aimed at enhancing patient well‑being and quality of life. The Social Worker will be committed to patient-centred care and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to address the emotional, social, and practical needs of our patients.

We are looking for someone who is empathetic, adaptable and strongly person‑centred, with excellent communication skills and confidence working both independently and collaboratively. You will bring clinical curiosity, sound judgement and enthusiasm for multidisciplinary care, and enjoy contributing to an innovative service focused on continually improving the experience and wellbeing of people living with and beyond cancer.

Experience And Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Social Work or approved/recognised equivalent, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying social work experience, with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional developmentHospital experience, together with demonstrated experience and understanding of the diverse needs of people affected by cancer
• Advanced psychosocial assessment and intervention skills, including an understanding of trauma responses, adjustment and coping
• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating evidence‑based individual and group interventions
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues and key stakeholders
• Understanding of research, quality improvement and evaluation principles
• Current Working with Children Check

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
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre‑tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nicole Jackson Manager, Integrative Oncology and Wellness Centre, Alfred Cancer on 0457 639 721 or [e-mail]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 19th 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.