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.

Social Work Clinician Grade 3 – Department of Nephrology

Why Join RMH?

• Part time, Fixed term until April 2028 | 8 hours per fortnight
• Be part of an exceptional state-wide patient-focused multi-disciplinary team
• Care for a diverse range of nephrology patients and kidney donors from early referral, through to kidney transplantation

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Department of Nephrology is one of the largest dialysis and transplant services in Australia, with a strong history of innovation, research and collaboration with regional and rural care services.

As a Senior Social Worker Grade 3, you will provide specialist psychosocial care across the Kidney Care Service, supporting patients and families throughout their renal care journey.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced assessment, counselling, advocacy and care coordination for patients with complex needs across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

You will contribute to the development of Social Work practice through clinical supervision, education, quality improvement and service innovation, while supporting excellence in patient-centred care across a leading renal service.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred social work services to patients and families across nephrology inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to support patients through complex health journeys, including diagnosis, treatment, transplantation and end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic care planning, informed decision-making and positive patient outcomes.
• Provide psychosocial support, advocacy and counselling to patients, families and carers navigating complex medical conditions and life transitions.
• Contribute to continuity of care by supporting patients across the continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement activities and professional development within the nephrology social work team.

About You

• Qualifications which are acceptable for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a large, multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Skills in comprehensive assessment, discharge planning and counselling
• Possess an understanding of relevant legislation and practice framework relating to family violence

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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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.