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Social Worker

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Australia
  • Up to $12k (period not stated)
  • Employment type: Full-time

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The Royal Melbourne HospitalPosted on the employer’s careers page · careers.thermh.org.au

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Description (EN)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the our specialist Neuropsychiatry team, recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in clinical care, research and innovation

Social Worker Neuropsychiatry

  • On going full time opportunity
  • Support evidence based interventions
  • Generous salary packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Flexible working arrangements

 

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s specialist Neuropsychiatry team, recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their carers while working in a specialist service committed to improving outcomes and developing the future workforce.

As a Grade 3 Social Worker, you’ll provide a high level of clinical expertise in supporting patients and their carers, working closely with the inpatient team and broader multidisciplinary service.

Key Accountabilities

  • Provide assessment, intervention and support to patients with complex neuropsychiatric presentations and their carers.
  • Work closely with the inpatient and multidisciplinary teams to support person-centred care and discharge planning.
  • Advocate for patients and connect them with appropriate health, community and social supports.
  • Build strong partnerships with patients, carers and internal and external service providers.

About You

You are a qualified Social Worker with AASW membership or eligibility, bringing:

  • Experience in mental health or aged care settings.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments.
  • Effective communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development and research.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the lived experience workforce.
  • Flexibility to work across inpatient and outpatient settings as required.

Benefits of Working at RMH

  • Meaningful Work
    Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth
    Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & Belonging
    Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Innovation
    Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence
    Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits
    Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct
    Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services

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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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