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Social Worker

Grade 2

0.63 EFT, part time, fixed term position, from 1 July 2025 up until 30 June 2026

EFT negotiable and/or a job share arrangement may be considered

Position Description

A vacancy exists for a part time Social Worker (fixed term funded) commencing 1 July 2025, or earlier if possible.

The Grade 2 Social Worker provides counselling, support, information, advocacy, and referrals for community clients and their families as they adjust to life situations, cope with changed health needs, deal with grief and/or trauma and face other challenges. The social worker supports the client to determine the most appropriate care to meet their needs. A strong knowledge and skill base, with a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge contributes to positive client outcomes and service development.

To be suitable for this role you must have

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Social Worker with demonstrated clinical knowledge, assessment and intervention skills in an acute, rehabilitation and / or community setting
• Experience in Mental Health Social Work services and interventions
• Ability to provide high quality coordinated social work services in community settings in association with other clinicians, the client, family and carers.
• Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work collaboratively or autonomously in an efficient manner to meet requirements of the role
• Evidence of professional supervision and/or professional development
• Demonstrated evidence-based practice knowledge of social work ethics, standards, policies and practice
• Demonstrated ability to competently maintain documentation and statistical data

Enquires to the Allied Health Manager, Justine Kleeman on 5683 9782 or Justine.kleeman@sghs.com.au.

Applications must include:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description
• a current resume outlining relevant experience

Applications to be submitted to Shianne Murray, HR Manager, by 25 May 2025. Email HR@sghs.com.au or mail to PO Box 104, Foster 3960

SGH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value all abilities, inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally, linguistically and other diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

SGH will consider Flexible Working Arrangements and can provide short term accommodation at competitive rates if required.

Expression of Interest for Contracted Services for Home Care Packages (HCP).

As a potential Contractor engaged by South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) for the purposes of providing services to the Home Care Package program please complete the Expression of Interest form (link below) to support your submission for the contract.

Home Care Packages Contracted Services – Expression of Interest form

Enquires to Melissa Henwood, Home Care Packages Program Manager, via email Melissa.Henwood@sghs.com.au or phone 56839738.