Social Worker

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.

Social Worker, Senior Clinician 

• Permanent role  
• Part time (64 hours per fortnight)  
• Social Worker Grade 3, Year 1-4 (SC31-SC34) 
• HIV Services - Bayside Health - Alfred Health Care Group
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Bayside Health - Alfred Care group’s Department of Infectious Diseases incorporates the Victorian HIV Service. It provides quaternary HIV Services in Victoria and is a national leader in HIV care, research and education. The clinical service provides acute inpatient and sub-acute care along with ambulatory care including specialists HIV clinics.  A large volume of care is provided in partnership with other health services across Victoria along with partnerships and networks with a wide range of community services. The service also consists of the HIV Outward Program which provides multidisciplinary support and secondary consultation to people with psychosocial complexity, or from priority and specialist populations. The Victorian HIV service is also a leader in HIV prevention providing access to biomedical prevention. The service works closely with people living with HIV and affected communities.  

The Role

The Senior Clinician is responsible for the provision of Social Work services to patients living with HIV and their families/significant others as part of the Bayside Health - Alfred Health care group Statewide HIV Service. The position works across the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting and within the community to provide a Social Work service to people living with HIV.

This position is part of the HIV Outward Program providing care and support to people living with who have multiple complex care needs. The HIV Outward Team is a multi-disciplinary team, and the Senior Clinician will work in collaboration with Nursing, Medical and Mental Health Clinicians.

The Senior Clinician is responsible for managing clinically complex cases referred to the HIV Outward service and requires a high level of clinical expertise in working with individuals with multiple complex needs. The position requires excellent knowledge of the psychosocial needs of individuals living with HIV, relevant community services and supports and comprehensive counselling skills related to chronic illness and adjustment to diagnosis. A sound understanding of trauma-informed practice and contemporary Social Work theory is essential. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
• Minimum seven years of clinical social work experience, preferably working within a health-based context.
• Working towards post graduate qualifications
• Evidence of involvement in and/or understanding of principles of research and evaluation.
• Advanced Computer literacy
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities
• Victorian driver’s 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 regarding this position, please contact Tess McAloon, Social Work Team Leader Infectious Diseases on 0448 633 415. 

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 3rd 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.