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.

Senior Social Workers
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Join one of Australia’s leading hospitals and become part of a dedicated and dynamic team of Social Workers. Experience Melbourne’s vibrant lifestyle while contributing to a renowned healthcare provider.

Why Work with Us?

• Flexible Positions: Full-time and part-time opportunities in clinical areas including General Medicine & Trauma.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave (plus leave loading), monthly accrued days off (ADO) for full-time staff, and generous salary packaging options.
• Supportive Work Environment: Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team focused on providing high-quality patient care.

About The Social Work Team:

With over 40 staff members, the Social Work team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital works across both the City and Royal Park Campuses in a range of acute, sub-acute, and community-based services. Our team is supportive, professional, and dedicated to providing compassionate care to all members of the community.

The Role:

As a Senior Social Worker at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, you will:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, providing emotional support and counselling to patients, families, and carers.
• Lead teaching and training initiatives for junior staff and future social work students.
• Collaborate with other Senior Social Workers across various clinical areas to enhance patient care.
• Help us achieve excellence in patient care while mentoring the next generation of social workers.

About You:

You are a skilled and compassionate Social Worker who:

• Holds a qualification in Social Work (current member or eligibility for AASW) and has hospital experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Is an adaptable, quick learner, capable of working independently in a hospital setting.
• Delivers exceptional, consumer-focused clinical care to patients and their carers.
• Has the experience and expertise to mentor and supervise junior staff and students.

Benefits of Working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Location: Close to Melbourne's vibrant CBD and the University of Melbourne, surrounded by parks, amenities, and dining options.
• Work-Life Balance: A strong commitment to work-life balance with opportunities for long-term career satisfaction.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive programs including on-site gym, staff medical services, Employee Assistance Program, and Peer Support Program—designed to support your physical and mental health.
• Professional Growth: Access to career progression opportunities tailored to your professional development goals.
• Additional Perks: Salary packaging, monthly ADOs for full-time staff (one extra day off each month!), on-site parking, and convenient public transport options.

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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.