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Social Worker - Grade One

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services (RMH-MHS)

• Allied Health Graduate Program
• 3 x Full Time, 2 Year Fixed Term opportunities available
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s!

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services (RMH-MHS)

RMH Mental Health Services provides compassionate, evidence-based care across inpatient, community, residential, and specialist programs. We support consumers and their families/carers through a recovery-oriented approach, from acute interventions to ongoing community care. As part of RMH, we collaborate with leading clinicians, researchers, and partners to improve outcomes for people with serious mental illness.

Join Victoria’s longest-running Allied Health Graduate Program, with a proud 20-year history of supporting and retaining Graduate Social Workers. Be part of the transformation of Victoria’s Public Mental Health System by contributing to the implementation of the Royal Commission recommendations, and work within a diverse, friendly, and welcoming team.

About the role:

• Full-time Social Work position in the two-year Allied Health Graduate Program, offering a graded and supported introduction to mental health social work
• Work with consumers and families using a strengths-based, recovery-focused model as part of a multidisciplinary team and supportive community
• Comprehensive orientation, monthly education days, clinical supervision, and peer support, with a strong focus on self-care and professional development
• Career progression support to apply for a Grade 2 role after completion, generous salary packaging, and monthly ADOs
• Open to new graduates or those with less than two years’ experience; commence by Tuesday, 27 January 2026

About you:

• A recent Social Work graduate or early career social worker (less than two years’ experience)
• Genuine interest in and passion for a career in public mental health
• Committed to partnering with consumers and families in their recovery journey
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with key stakeholders
• Commitment to ongoing learning, development, and critical reflection in supervision
• Approved degree from a recognised School of Social Work (or eligibility for AASW membership)
• Applications welcome from students completing their qualification prior to January 2026
• Hold a full driver’s licence

Application Process

• Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume (cover letter should not exceed one page and resume no more than two pages).

• Initial and final interviews will be completed throughout October 2026 with offers made by the end of the month. 
• 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.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those with experience in working with ACHO and Aboriginal Communities and Families are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Interested, don’t delay!

Shortlisting and interviews may commence during the advertising period for suitable candidates and this advert may close early.

For a confidential discussion please contact us:

Clare Martin, Social Work Clinical Educator: ph 0449 899 817

James Ryan, Social Work Clinical Educator: ph 0423 725 446

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.

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.