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Social Worker - Grade 1

Posted on Dec. 18, 2024

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Social Worker - Grade 1

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Title: Social Worker - Grade 1

Requisition ID: 4377
Location: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Job Posting Date: 4 Sept 2025

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Social Worker – Grade 1

  • On-going Full-Time | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off | Enjoy career growth
  • Peter James Centre location | GEM and Rehab wards | Car parking on site
  • Grow your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload and professional development

Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and be valued in your career?

Join us at Eastern Health!


Eastern Health

Eastern 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 role

We are looking for an early career, Grade 1 Social Worker who is keen to work within dynamic multidisciplinary teams that promote best practice and great patient outcomes in subacute clinical settings. The Social Worker will work in a supportive team environment that ensures structured supervision, professional development opportunities and support for career growth.

The Grade 1 Social Worker is required to provide quality care to consumers through the development of their clinical skills, effective communication techniques, as well as proactive participation within the Social Work service and multi and/ or interdisciplinary teams. The Grade 1 Social Worker must be an active learner who is open to engaging in feedback and professional development.

The Grade 1 Social Worker will have a ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility, resilience, and excellent interpersonal skills, to engage as a valued member of the Eastern Health Social Work Department.


About you


To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). 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 offer


Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!


  • Mentor and Shadowing program
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers
  • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps


Apply 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.


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.

Please

Contact Person: Melissa Gaccotto

Contact Number: 0422454578

Contact Email: melissa.giaccotto@easternhealth.org.au


Need 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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