Job Description
Social Worker Grade 2
Req ID:  6143
Posting Start Date:  06/02/2026
Advertisement End Date:  24/02/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)
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.
Job Description: 

Grade 2 Social Worker

 

  • Full time, ongoing 
  • Join the talented team of Social Workers at RMH

This position will provide the successful applicant opportunities to provide a crucial Social Work service in a well-supported multi-disciplinary team environment. This role involves the provision of Social Work service, supervision and education of student and junior Social Workers and will be a member of our supportive 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:

    • Deliver high-quality, client-centred care through strong clinical skills, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork, including comprehensive psychosocial assessment and targeted intervention planning.
    • Provide specialised social work services such as risk assessment, discharge planning, care coordination, advocacy, counselling, and family/group work.
    • Contribute to service delivery across different clinical areas, supporting quality improvement, teaching, research, and policy or program development.
    • Support workforce development by supervising junior staff, students, and allied health assistants, and contributing to department and profession growth (including cross-campus and weekend services).
    • You will be supported by the Social Work manager, clinical lead (grade 4) & senior clinician (grade 3)

About you:

  • Qualified and experienced Social Worker (either current member or current eligibility for AASW) with demonstrated clinical skills 
  • An adaptable quick learner with proven ability to work autonomously
  • Effectively deliver excellent consumer focussed clinical care to patients and their carers
  • Experience and skills to mentor and supervise junior staff

Benefits of working with the RMH

  • You will enjoy excellent work-life balance. We want you to stay long term!
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
  • Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
  • Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
  • Salary packaging options

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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Name and Contact:  Kate Credlin - (03) 9342 7440
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 (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/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.