The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant - Social Work

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Support the Social Work team to provide world class patient care.
• Gain invaluable experience in the hospital setting.
• Part time (0.4EFT), ongoing role.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Social Work team consists of over 40 staff members who work across the City and Royal Park Campuses in acute, sub­acute and community-based services across a range of specialties. The Allied Health Assistant provides assistance in patient related and administrative tasks to support coordinated service delivery under supervision from the relevant clinicians. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in the healthcare setting while providing meaningful support to service operation and development.

Your new role:

• Provide support to the Social Work team through completion of administrative tasks related to patient services.
• Under the direction and / or supervision of the health professional, assist patients in accessing services, coordinating family meetings and completing application forms.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of departmental records.

About you:

• You have effective communication skills and a passion for patient centred care.
• You are adaptable and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• You demonstrate sensitivity and confidentiality in your professional behaviours.
• You are currently studying in a healthcare field.

Benefits of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Career support opportunities to develop your professional networks.
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for Full Time staff (that’s an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport.
• Excellent workplace experience as an Allied Health Assistant to supplement your undergraduate placement experiences.

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Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the stated closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.