Community Support Worker Classification: Grade 1 Social Worker Salary: $35.7236 based on experience and qualifications Part Time - ongoing About the role: To provide support for patients being discharged from Hospital with their transition back into their homes and community. Ensuring the smooth transition as an outpatient may include monitoring recovery, supporting organising and attending specialist appointments, provide supportive counselling, debrief and education relating to their hospital stay and advocacy for patients’ needs with recovery-based organisations. The role may also support community members seeking assistance with liaising and access to Allied Health Services, (as an outpatient), to improve health and wellbeing outcomes under an early intervention model. For further details, please see the Position Description About us: At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services, and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy. Please take our virtual tour to see our great working environment Home (.au) The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton The benefits: EBA based remuneration Salary packaging - capped expenses ($9,010), Meals ($2650) and Novated leasing Free carparking Social club membership Flexible working arrangements Internal training and development opportunities Staff health and wellbeing programs What you bring: Bachelor of Social work Eligible for AASW membership Closing Date: Friday 28th of March 2026 Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 13th of April 2026 Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment. Apply Now
