Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Community services
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 2998
Reference number: 2998
Job title: Social Worker - Victorian Paediatric Rehabiliation Service (VPRS)
Employment type: Fixed Term Part time (Parental leave cover until November 2027)
Hours per fortnight: 16 hours
Classification: Social Worker Grade 3 (SC31 - SC34)
Location: Shepparton
Closing date: 4/11/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Hilary Sellars on 03 58323762 or on [email protected]
Are you a social worker with who has a passion for working with children and families?
Would you like the opportunity to work with a team of committed, enthusiastic and highly experienced paediatric health professionals within specialist paediatric rehabilitation?
An opportunity exists for an experienced social worker in the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Goulburn Valley (VPRS-GV). VPRS-GV is a specialist assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents who, as a result of injury, medical/surgical intervention or functional impairment, will benefit from a program of developmentally appropriate, time-limited, goal-focused, multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
About the role
The social worker will work as part of the interdisciplinary team, providing high quality social work services to clients of VPRS-GV. Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years’ experience, a strong understanding of social work practice in sub-acute and community settings, and be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a family cantered service within a rural health setting.
VPRS GV has strong links with the GVH social work team and liaison is encouraged and supported.
This is a 0.2 EFT 12-month parental leave position suitable for an established Grade 3 clinician. For applicants seeking additional employment please see advertisement for the 0.6EFT position with the Goulburn Valley Health Chronic Pain Clinic.
Applicants must hold an AASW accredited Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (qualifying) and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. A current Victorian Driver’s license, satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check & Working with Children Check are required prior to commencing employment.
The successful applicant will have well-developed time management and problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritise tasks and work under minimal supervision. Applicants should also possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively within a team environment. A sound knowledge of computer-based software applications including Word/Excel/database management systems is also required.
You can view the Position Description: HERE
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.
How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.
With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.
Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.
Our region:
Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.
A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here
Our benefits:
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.