Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Community services
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1876531
About the role
Join the Social Work and Counselling team at South West Healthcare (SWH) in the beautiful region of Warrnambool. As a Social Worker you will provide vital services to clients and their families coping with illness, trauma, grief and loss. In this role, you will provide clinical psychosocial assessments and targeted interventions including risk assessments, supportive counselling, adjustment to illness and complex discharge planning.
This role will work across the acute and subacute wards at Warrnambool Base Hospital with the opportunity to have a rotation into community programs as required. This opportunity allows for experience in a range of clinical areas that will form the foundation of your career.
Scope of Social Work practice includes:
Position overview
What you bring
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Recent Feedback from a newly qualified Social Worker:
‘Completing my new graduate year at Southwest Healthcare, provided me with a diverse and well-rounded foundation in Social Work. I experienced re warding learning opportunities that allowed me to explore specific interests. The Social Work team is incredibly supportive with highly educated practitioners, that encouraged my confidence and made me feel valued.' Sarah L. April 2024
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 24 August 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
If you would like any further information or to discuss the role, please contact Natalie Jeremias - Social Work and Counselling Manager on [email protected] or 03 5563 4358.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the classification Social Worker Grade 1.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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