Social Worker - General Medicine

Box Hill, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Social Worker - Acute General Medicine

Full-time Fixed term | 5 weeks' leave + monthly day off
Box Hill | Close to public transport and cafes | Acute grade 2 role
Experience versatility in patient loads | Enjoy career progression and support

Are you a qualified & passionate social worker looking for a new challenge?Come join us at Eastern Health!Eastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleEastern Health is currently looking for passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our Allied Health teams. Our sites and departments are located across the eastern region of Melbourne. Variable work days Mon-Sun.This role provides service to our acute general medicine wards at Box Hill Hospital. The role is supported by social work team and Senior Social workers, as well as a dynamic Allied Health Department. This role will allow you to work across a variety of inpatient settings, with opportunities for professional development.One of Eastern Health's values is 'learning and improving every day', as a social worker your professional development is important and valued.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:

Eligibility for membership of the AASW
Experience in a hospital setting
Highly developed interpersonal skills
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent risk assessment skills
The ability to lead complex discharge planning
Conflict resolution skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the . Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next StepsApply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.Good to know:

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.Contact Person: Rosemary j AddisonContact Email: Rosie.Kalogeropoulos@easternhealth.org.auJob Posting End Date: 20/09/2025Need help submitting your application?Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)Our Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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