Title: Social Worker - Early Stroke Discharge
Requisition ID: 6859
Location:
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151 Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, AU, 3156
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Job Posting Date: 31 Jul 2026
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Social Worker Grade 2 – Early Stroke Discharge
Temporary full-time until January 2027 | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included (part-time applicants will also be considered)
Work across Peter James Centre and Angliss Hospital in an exciting and innovative ambulatory clinical service
Supportive workplace culture | Focus on employee wellbeing and development
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Grade 2 Social Worker to join our Early Stroke Discharge (ESD) team. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in helping patients transition successfully from bed-based rehabilitation services back to their own homes.
The ESD service delivers community-based multidisciplinary care six days a week through both ambulatory and bed substitution models. Services are provided across two Eastern Health sites, Peter James Centre (Burwood East) and Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre (Upper Ferntree Gully), with care delivered in patients' homes and/or within our centres. Our team of 14 staff members provides services across the Eastern Health catchment area, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
This position is based across both the Peter James Centre in Burwood East and the Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre in Upper Ferntree Gully Monday to Friday. Part-time applicants are encouraged to apply, with the possibility of a job share arrangement also available.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Experience and interest in neurological rehabilitation.
Strong commitment to high-quality patient centred care in direct practice and group work.
Clinical skills in managing a complex caseload using a client-centred approach.
High level communication skills, both written and oral, to enable development of a good rapport with clients and staff.
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.
About 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.
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 and supportive teams
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Fitness passport for work-life balance
Employee assistance program accessible to 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 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 applications.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
Contact Person: Ricky Hansen (ESD Team Leader) or Teresa Donegan (Senior Social Worker)
Contact Number: 0428 991 571 (Ricky) or 0429 978 016 (Teresa)
Contact Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.
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