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 Social Worker - Neurosurgery & Neuro-oncology

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full time, ongoing role based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital City Campus.
• Be part of the supportive and collaborative Social Work department, and the large multi-disciplinary Allied Health team in the neurosurgery service.
• Career progression opportunities across the organisation, supported and developed through our supervision program.

This position will provide the successful applicant with opportunities to showcase their experience working in a well-supported multi-disciplinary team environment, primarily within the neurosurgery / neuro-oncology team. The Social Work team consists of over 40 staff members who work across the City and Royal Park Campuses in acute, sub-acute and community based services across a range of specialties. 

Your new role

• Complete psychosocial assessments and provide emotional support and counselling to patients and their families and/or carers in neurosurgery & neuro-oncology.
• You will be supported by team leaders (grade 3) and clinical leads (grade 4) on site.
• Be part of and contribute to a dynamic and progressive Social Work team.
• Foster positive team and workplace culture as a grade 2 clinician.

About you

• You are a qualified Social Worker (either current member or current eligibility for AASW) with work experience as a hospital Social Worker.
• You are an adaptable, quick learner with proven ability to work autonomously in hospital environments.
• You are able to deliver excellent consumer focussed clinical care to patients and their carers.
• You have the experience and skills to mentor and supervise junior staff and students.

Benefits of working at the Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Supportive team with opportunities for career progression and varied clinical exposure.
• Close proximity to excellent cafes and eateries and the University of Melbourne.
• You will enjoy excellent work-life balance. We want you to stay long term!
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• Salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport.

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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 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.