Job Description: Exciting opportunity to join our acute team Ongoing education and development opportunities Permanent / Full Time position based at Fitzroy No after hours or on-call roster About the Role An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 1 Social Worker to join our team in acute at St Vincent’s Hospital, Fitzroy. To fulfil this role, it is essential that you have current experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position post completion of your social work qualification. This could be in a sub-acute setting, however, experience in an acute setting will be highly regarded. To perform this role, you will: 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 Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners Classifications for Grade 1 Social Workers range from SC13 – SC16 ($74,172 - $88,872 per annum). Your Contribution Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work Social work experience in a hospital inpatient care setting post graduation is essential Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain Current Working with Children’s Check desirable What we offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation 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. 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). Contact Penny Lording penny.lording@svha.org.au Closing Date: 9 February 2026 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
