SVHM Qualified Social Worker (Grade 1)
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18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Exciting opportunity to join our acute team
Ongoing education and development opportunities
Permanent / Full Time position based at Fitzroy
No after hours or on-call roster
About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 1 Social Worker to join our team in acute at St Vincents Hospital Fitzroy. To fulfil this role it is essential that you have current experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position post completion of your social work qualification. This could be in a sub-acute setting however experience in an acute setting will be highly regarded.
To perform this role you will:
Use your skills to undertake multi-dimensional comprehensive psychosocial assessments apply clinical reasoning and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans
Liaise with patients their families and/or carers to co-ordinate facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes
Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities
Promote and develop positive relationships within the department wider organisation and with community partners
Classifications for Grade 1 Social Workers range from SC13 SC16 ($74172 - $88872 per annum).
Your Contribution
Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work
Social work experience in a hospital inpatient care setting post graduation is essential
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain
Current Working with Childrens Check desirable
What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Social Work Department
The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness family violence and addiction. At SVHM your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.
The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness family violence and addiction. At SVHM your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.
Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Contact
Penny Lording
Closing Date:
9 February 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https:// or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
