The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program and rovide senior clinical social work and leadership to support older people and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Grade 3 Social Worker - Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Program

Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Park Campus

Why Join RMH?

• Part time, ongoing opportunity | 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 EFT)
• Leadership opportunity within the talented Social Work Department 
• Shape the future of aged care, Lead with purpose, Make everyday matter.

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join our highly regarded Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Program at Royal Park Campus.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished clinician and emerging leader to make a meaningful difference for older people, supporting them to maximise independence and achieve their goals. Working within a contemporary “home first” philosophy of care, you will provide advanced clinical social work while contributing leadership, mentoring and expertise to a multidisciplinary team.

You will also contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice, helping shape the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for older people and their families.

If you’re looking to combine clinical expertise, leadership and meaningful patient impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide advanced psychosocial assessment, intervention and counselling for older people and their families.
• Support patients and carers to navigate complex health, social and discharge planning needs.
• Provide senior clinical leadership, expertise and guidance within the GEM multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior social workers and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with geriatricians, nurses, allied health clinicians and care coordinators to support person-centred care.
• Advocate for older people and their families, supporting wellbeing, independence and meaningful outcomes.

About You

You’re an experienced Social Worker who brings strong clinical expertise, leadership and a commitment to improving outcomes for older people and their families. You’ll bring:

• A Social Work qualification and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Significant clinical experience (minimum 7 years), ideally in sub-acute hospital or aged care settings
• Strong psychosocial assessment, counselling and clinical reasoning skills
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and supervision experience
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A person-centred approach and ability to build strong relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
• Confidence navigating complex situations, influencing practice and supporting positive outcomes
• A commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and service excellence

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.