Multiple Full time, ongoing and fixed term positions
Grade 2 Social Work positions available
$88k - $101k dependant on experience + Super + Salary Packaging available!
About the RoleForensicare have a number of exciting opportunities for a Grade 2 Social Worker to join a dedicated and unique multidisciplinary team at the Thomas Embling Hospital.Position is based in Fairfield at the Thomas Embling Hospital.Inpatient Services at Thomas Embling Hospital (TEH) are provided within a high-security forensic hospital. Primarily designed to facilitate the provision of assessments, acute or continuing care and treatment for consumers admitted from the criminal justice system, TEH is a unique service provided in VictoriaThe Social Worker Grade 2 contributes to ongoing development and planning of social work services to achieve and maintain a high standard of consumer care.This position will consult with care team regarding social and systemic issues, as well as advocating for consumer and family/carer rights and entitlements.As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you will:
Deliver high quality social work services consistent with the Forensicare Model of Care, including maintaining a safe therapeutic environment through the use of relational security, risk reduction and rights-based interventions.
Work with consumers and family/carers around psychosocial needs and legal literacy, as well as accessing supports and referrals to external services.
Acknowledge the unique issues and concerns experienced by consumers, families and carers involved in the forensic mental health system.
Hold a service development portfolio and maintain relevant resources for the TEH social work team
Prioritise complex issues, including community transition, service access, and agency and family relationships as they impact on the individual well-being.
About You:
Approved degree in social work, or other qualifications approved for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Post-qualifying social work practice experience in forensic mental health or a related field.
Ability to deliver ethical and effective social work services in a statutory practice environment.
Interest or expertise in practice areas of substance use/AoD Recovery, family therapy, forensic disability or forensic rehabilitation.
Ability to coordinate and evaluate social work practice and service development activities.
Understands risk reduction and recovery principles and practices in a forensic mental health setting.
To view the full Position Description, click the following link:Benefits:
A mental health and wellbeing program provided
Professional Development training opportunities to suit your career goal
Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
Fitness passport – discounted unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres
Refer a friend program, get up to a $1000
Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2650 meal allowance per annum
Social Club, access to discounted cinema tickets, AFL games, Zoos, Concerts etc
Comprehensive Orientation Day before you start, and buddy system available
Eligibility
Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
This position is subject to a Police Check
To ApplyApplications must include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position.Applications will close by midnight on the 10th of September 2025.For queries please contact Georgina Ormiston viaForensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
