Grade 2 Social Worker - General Medicine

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

Join the RMH Social Work Department, a team of more than 40 staff working across the City and Royal Park campuses.

Grade 2 Social Worker – General Medicine

• Provide specialist psychosocial care within the General Medicine service.
• Work with adults and families supporting complex medical, social and discharge planning.
• Part time fixed term | 45 hours per fortnight) | until 26 November 2027.

 

Join the RMH Social Work Department, a team of more than 40 staff working across the City and Royal Park campuses. You will be part of an experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality psychosocial care to patients and families across acute, sub-acute and community settings and a diverse range of clinical specialties.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team, including the Social Work Manager, Grade 4 Clinical Lead and senior Social Work clinicians, providing opportunities for professional guidance and collaboration.

The impact you will make

• Undertake psychosocial assessments and develop patient-centred care plans.
• Provide counselling, family support, risk assessments, advocacy and support with complex decision-making.
• Coordinate safe discharges, connecting patients with community, aged care, rehabilitation, NDIS and housing services.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams to support positive patient outcomes.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving complex psychosocial needs and vulnerable patient groups.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research, teaching and student supervision.

You'll also benefit from ongoing professional supervision and development within a highly regarded Social Work department.

About you

You are an experienced Social Worker with strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You bring the ability to manage complex psychosocial presentations, support patients and families through challenging circumstances and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You will also have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current AASW membership, or eligibility for membership, with at least three years' relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in psychosocial assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• The ability to support individuals and families experiencing complex health and social challenges.
• Strong communication, engagement, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• An interest in contributing to student supervision, teaching, quality improvement and professional development.

Experience in acute hospital settings, General Medicine, geriatrics, rehabilitation, emergency care or complex discharge planning will be highly regarded.

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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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

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 Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

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.