Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $90,235 - $103,724
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13980
About the Role
1 EFT Grade 2 ongoing position
1 EFT Grade 2 Fixed term position until July 2026 (parental leave)
We are looking for two talented Social Workers to join the Social Work department. As a core member of the multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for providing psychosocial assessments and interventions for families and children requiring care at the Royal Children’s Hospital. This includes providing services to families experiencing a new diagnosis, chronic illness, trauma, family violence, bereavement, social issues impacting on the child’s wellbeing and family functioning, parenting difficulties, psychological health issues, child behavioural issues and a broad range of social support issues.
What you'll achieve:
Provide high quality clinical care to children and families presenting to RCH with a broad range of complex medical and psychosocial needs
Contribute to timely decision making, transition or discharge planning and referral to community providers
Support and counselling for vulnerable children and families in crisis situations including trauma, family violence, grief and loss
Engage in quality improvement to enhance existing Social Work services to patients and families
Classification for this position will range from SC21 - SC24 Grade 2 Year 1 to Year 4 (base salary $90,235 to $103,724 per annum, plus superannuation).
Your skills and experience:
Social Work Degree from an accredited University/Course
Eligibility for membership of AASW and meet AASW CPE accreditation standards
Clinical experience recognised in related field of practice
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Department:
The RCH Social Work Department is a growing team with over 65 employees and is one of the largest Allied Health team at RCH. Social workers work in collaboration with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff across the hospital as well as provide community liaison to ensure delivery of great psychosocial care for patients and families.
What we offer:
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Jennifer Burn, Social Work Workforce Development Manager Email: [email protected]
About the Role
1 EFT Grade 2 ongoing position
1 EFT Grade 2 Fixed term position until July 2026 (parental leave)
We are looking for two talented Social Workers to join the Social Work department. As a core member of the multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for providing psychosocial assessments and interventions for families and children requiring care at the Royal Children’s Hospital. This includes providing services to families experiencing a new diagnosis, chronic illness, trauma, family violence, bereavement, social issues impacting on the child’s wellbeing and family functioning, parenting difficulties, psychological health issues, child behavioural issues and a broad range of social support issues.
What you'll achieve:
Provide high quality clinical care to children and families presenting to RCH with a broad range of complex medical and psychosocial needs
Contribute to timely decision making, transition or discharge planning and referral to community providers
Support and counselling for vulnerable children and families in crisis situations including trauma, family violence, grief and loss
Engage in quality improvement to enhance existing Social Work services to patients and families
Classification for this position will range from SC21 - SC24 Grade 2 Year 1 to Year 4 (base salary $90,235 to $103,724 per annum, plus superannuation).
Your skills and experience:
Social Work Degree from an accredited University/Course
Eligibility for membership of AASW and meet AASW CPE accreditation standards
Clinical experience recognised in related field of practice
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Department:
The RCH Social Work Department is a growing team with over 65 employees and is one of the largest Allied Health team at RCH. Social workers work in collaboration with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff across the hospital as well as provide community liaison to ensure delivery of great psychosocial care for patients and families.
What we offer:
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Jennifer Burn, Social Work Workforce Development Manager Email: [email protected]