Social Worker Grade 2

Austin Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
On-site
Psychosocial assessments
Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
Navigation of aged care systems
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in Melbourne and statewide

Job Summary

  • Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in Melbourne and statewide.
  • The Social Worker role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff to support older adults with mental health challenges through person-centred care planning and community coordination.
  • Employees enjoy benefits including generous salary packaging, wellness initiatives, onsite childcare, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Matching Summary

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in Melbourne and statewide.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • psychosocial assessments
  • collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
  • navigation of aged care systems
  • care planning and coordination
  • advocacy for consumer needs

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to collaborative clinical practice
  • experience with older adult population
  • recovery-oriented practice
  • cultural safety and health equity focus
  • mentoring and career development opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Approved tertiary qualification in Social Work
  • Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers membership
  • Minimum 2 years professional social work experience
  • Experience in mental health care setting
  • Experience working with older adult population
  • Satisfactory National Police Check
  • Working With Children Check if required

Work Rights

Not specified

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