Social Worker, Grade 3 - Sub-Acute (Parental Leave)

Job Requisition ID:  7766

Legal Entity:  Monash Health

Location: 

Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202

Employment Type:  Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)

Posting Date:  29 Apr 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.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 3 Senior Social Worker to join our Sub-Acute team at Kingston Centre in a full-time, fixed term (parental leave position) capacity until May 2027.

In this leadership role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a sub-acute inpatient settings. You will play a key role in coordinating service delivery, supporting staff and students, and driving best-practice social work within a multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior position where you can further develop your leadership capability, influence service delivery, and contribute to improved outcomes for patients and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing advanced clinical social work services within Sub Acute (both Geriatriatric Evaluation Management and Rehabilitation streams)
• Delivering supervision, mentorship, and professional development to staff and students
• Collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health teams
• Maintaining a clinical caseload while demonstrating expert practice

About Us

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service, caring for one quarter of Melbourne’s population across the lifespan. Our Social Work service is a dynamic and integral part of the broader Allied Health team, delivering care aross seven wards at Kingston Centre including Geriatric Evaluation Management and Rehabilitation wards. 

Based at Kingston Centre, you will join a busy, supportive, and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality care to patients and their families. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive team culture that supports innovation, professional growth, and excellence in practice.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated Social Worker with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership. You thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to your work. You are confident providing clinical guidance to others and are committed to supporting the development of your colleagues and the broader service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor or Master of Social Work (qualifying), or equivalent recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Eligibility for AASW membership
• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience (ideally 7+ years)
• Accredited Social Worker status (or working towards)
• Proven leadership skills, including supervision and team coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A current Victorian 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 Jodie Lee, Social Work Manager, Kingston Centre, Ph 0455 282 904, or email jodie.lee@monashhealth.org

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: 17 May 2026

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