Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this exciting full-time Grade 1 Social Worker role, based in Richmond, you will be responsible for providing social work services to the acute general medical ward. You will be part of the acute social work team and report to the social work team leaders and allied health manager.

 You will make an impact by:

• Striving for patient and family inclusive practice in all stages of care.
• Engaging positively with all other colleagues to achieve best clinical outcomes.
• Developing the social work service both internally and externally via working in a collaborative model of practice.
• Providing an exceptional patient–centred care experience.
• Being a patient advocate, whilst understanding the needs of the organisation.

To be successful in this role…

You will be a tertiary qualified social worker, with experience in psychosocial assessments, adjustment to illness, counselling, discharge planning and community liaison in the acute hospital setting.

Experience in end-of-life care, residential aged care placement, carer stress, capacity and decision-making issues, as well as VCAT/Guardianship and NDIS applications and processes, will be highly regarded.

You will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills, working closely alongside the interdisciplinary team on the ward.
• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting (highly desirable).
• Well-developed organisational and planning skills.
• Be able to interact and collaborate with all members of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Have sound theoretical knowledge of current social work practices, particularly in the areas of health and disability.

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters of Social Work
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

We encourage early applications, as interviews may commence prior to the closing date

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.