Social Worker, Grade 1 - Community Assessment and Response Team (CART)

Job Requisition ID:  7722

Legal Entity:  Monash Health

Location: 

Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977

Employment Type:  Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term

Posting Date:  5 May 2026

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network. 

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

About the Role    

We have an opportunity for a Grade 1 Social Worker to join our CART Team on a part time (0.6 EFT), fixed term basis until March 2027. This position will be based in Cranbourne, but will require working at various Monash Health sites; covering the Greater Dandenong and Casey Cardinia catchments.

Your role as the Grade 1 Social Worker will be providing psychosocial assessment and intervention, coordination of care across the continuum and intervention for clients who have complex health issues/ needs. You will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for holding a clinical caseload which will involve assessment, care coordination, systems navigation, secondary consultation, service development and innovation. 

 You aim is to ensure that the clients and families have information and support, as required, to access a range of formal and informal supports. The program utilises an assertive outreach model in line the programs guidelines providing home visits as appropriate to clients residing in the Monash Health catchment. 

About Us 

The Primary Care Support Team, as part of the Community Assessment and Response Directorate offers a variety of programs that assist individuals to manage chronic health conditions, focusing on the assessment and delivery of client focused care.    

The team consists of Allied Health Assistants, Care Coordinators, Community Development Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Recreational Therapists, Leisure and Lifestyle assistants, Nurses and Podiatrists. The team is committed to working with communities, families and individuals who have poor health outcomes and to providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace client centred care, evidence-based practice and the Social Model of Health.   

About You    

You will be a dynamic, innovative and flexible clinical practitioner with a good understanding of the treatment and psycho-social issues facing individuals with chronic illness and their families. You will also have an understanding of the aged care sector, chronic health conditions and related services and referral pathways. You will be able to demonstrate skills in psycho-social assessments, problem solving, communication and hospital discharge planning.    

You ensure that high quality Social Work services that place the client at the centre of are provided. Education, quality improvement and evidence based practices will be your key drivers. Due to your proven clinical experience, you will bring knowledge of healthcare reforms and initiatives and challenges that public healthcare is facing now and in the future.   

Qualification & licence requirements include:  

• Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Masters of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• You must be eligible for AASW membership including continuing professional education
• Current Driver’s Licence

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Nataliya Skhuratova Manager, Nataliya.Shkuratova@monashhealth.org 0407 961 386.

Position Description can be found here. 
Role Statement can be found here.

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications Close: 24 May 2026

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