Job Requisition ID: 8044
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
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Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 21 Aug 2026
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.
About the Role
Whether you're an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker or a confident Grade 1 clinician ready to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a supportive acute hospital environment.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join the Social Work Service at Casey Hospital in a full-time, ongoing position.
Working within a fast-paced acute hospital, you'll support patients and families experiencing complex health and psychosocial challenges, helping them navigate their healthcare journey through compassionate, evidence-informed practice. Every day brings something different, with opportunities to work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of acute inpatient clinical presentations, making it an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical reasoning, crisis intervention, discharge planning and multidisciplinary practice while working within a supportive and experienced team.
In this role, you will:
Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments within an acute hospital setting.
Provide counselling, advocacy and practical support to patients and their families.
Coordinate complex discharge planning and facilitate access to community services.
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care.
Support patients experiencing complex social, family and health-related challenges.
Contribute to quality improvement, service development, research and education initiatives.
Participate in student supervision and support the ongoing development of the Social Work profession.
Why Casey Hospital?
Casey Hospital is a growing acute hospital providing high-quality care to one of Melbourne's fastest growing communities. As part of Monash Health, you'll join a highly respected Social Work Service known for its collaborative culture, strong professional support and commitment to clinical excellence.
Acute Social Work offers variety, challenge and genuine opportunities to make a difference. From supporting patients following unexpected diagnoses through to coordinating complex discharges and advocating for vulnerable individuals, no two days are ever the same. Working with us means you'll benefit from:
A diverse and rewarding acute inpatient caseload.
Strong multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Regular clinical supervision and mentoring aligned with AASW standards.
Profession-specific education and professional development opportunities.
Opportunities to participate in research, quality improvement and service innovation.
Student supervision and leadership development opportunities.
Career progression across one of Australia's largest public health services.
About You
You are an experienced and compassionate Social Worker who enjoys working in a dynamic acute hospital environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will also bring:
Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Demonstrated experience within a hospital or other complex healthcare environment.
Strong psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and clinical reasoning skills.
Experience managing complex discharge planning and care coordination.
Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
A commitment to evidence-informed practice and continuous professional development.
The ability to build strong relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams while supporting positive health outcomes.
If you have established a solid foundation in acute or hospital-based practice and are looking to transition into a Grade 2 role, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed to supporting clinicians as they grow their skills and confidence within a collaborative and well-supported team. Qualification and registration requirements are outlined in the supporting Position Description.
What We Offer
At Monash Health, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally. In return, you'll enjoy:
A full-time ongoing role offering long-term career stability.
Diverse and rewarding experience within a busy acute hospital.
Structured clinical supervision in line with AASW standards.
Comprehensive professional development and education opportunities.
Opportunities to contribute to research, innovation and quality improvement.
Career pathways across Victoria's largest public health service.
Salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay.
A supportive, welcoming team that values collaboration, learning and clinical excellence.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Brooke Webb, Social Work Manager, on 0417 319 163.
Supportive Documentation can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 27 August 2026
