Job Description: Social Worker - Grade 2 (General Medicine) Progress your career Friendly and dynamic team Permanent, full-time position based at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy About the Role An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team on a permanent basis. At St Vincent’s we have an approach to working with patients which puts them at the heart of their care. This position will work with patients admitted to the General Medicine Units at St Vincent’s Hospital, Fitzroy. To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position. You will be required to: Use your skills to undertake multi-dimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans Liaise with patients, their families and/or carers to co-ordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities Provide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as required Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners Classifications for Grade 2 Social Workers range from SC21 - SC24 ($90,261 - $103,724 per annum) For a copy of the position description, please email Guy Bussenschutt ( guy.bussenschutt@svha.org.au ) Your Contribution Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work Significant social work experience in an Australian hospital setting is essential Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers What we offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Employee Assistance Program Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Career development & advancement encouraged Culture of continuous improvement About the Social Work Department The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care. The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Please note: If qualified overseas, application must include qualification assessment letter from AASW to confirm eligibility for membership. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Closing Date: 24 September 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
