Social Worker - Grade 2 Infectious Diseases

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent role
• Part time (40 hours per fortnight)
• Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
• Infectious Diseases – Inclusion Health. Bayside Health, Alfred Health Care Group
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Bayside Health, Alfred care group's Department of Infectious Diseases is one of the largest and most comprehensive infectious diseases clinical services in Australia. The Department provides clinical care for people in hospital and in the community with a range of infections and infectious diseases.

The Role

The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of Social Work services to patients admitted to The Alfred Infectious Diseases unit. The position has a particular focus on people who people who inject drugs (PWID) admitted to ward for antibiotic therapy who require support to remain in hospital to complete treatment or support to continue treatment in an outpatient setting. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex psychosocial issues to engage in health care to improve health outcomes. The position sits within the Social Work Infectious Disease Team, and the Social Worker will be expected to provide Social Work cover to the broader team (HIV, Infectious Diseases and Haemophilia) dependent on clinical need and at the discretion of the Team Leader.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Advanced social work skills and experience as evidenced by preferably 3+years post qualifying experience and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex psychosocial issues impacting individuals with a Blood Bourne Virus (BBV) and PWID and the subsequent barriers to engagement in health care. An understanding of the impact of stigma in both people with BBV and PWID and the intersectionality of these factors.  
• Knowledge of hospital admission and discharge planning process and experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• The successful applicant will also need to have experience in undertaking complex discharge planning and case work and counselling, with a particular emphasis on stigma and adjustment to illness. 
• Demonstrated experience in social work student supervision and an interest and commitment in the professional supervision of staff.
• This position involves a component of community outreach and the successful applicant is required to have a current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries, please contact Tess McAloon,Infectious Diseases Social Work Team Leader on 0448 633 415.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 20th May 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.