Social Worker: General Medicine, Grade 1

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 Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours) + ADO
• Salary Range: $70k - $85k
• Located at The Alfred Hospital
• Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About us

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services which increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to the community.

About the role

We are seeking a Social worker to work within various areas across Bayside Health - Alfred Care Group.  The successful candidate will need to have hospital experience and be able to work within a strong multidisciplinary team.  The candidate will need to have a good understanding of working within an Electronic Medical Record.  The successful candidate will need a good understanding of social work theories and apply them to hospital practice. It will be essential to have a sound understanding of complex discharge planning within an acute hospital setting in particular an understanding of Transition Care Program, My Aged Care and the NDIS. An understanding of home based care is crucial for this role. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills to collaborate with patients, families, other disciplines and community stakeholders. This is a fast-paced environment and requires timely and quality discharge planning and the successful candidate will need to work flexibly, creatively and collaboratively.   

About you

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• Applicants must have an understanding of the psychosocial issues that patients may be affected by, within a hospital setting.
• Applicants will need to have had experience in working within a hospital setting

Essential:

• It is vital that the successful candidate has experience in working within an Electronic medical record.
• Please ensure you address the Key Selection criteria in your application.

Staff Benefits 

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Carly Maxwell- Grade 4 Social Worker, on 9076 3026

Applications Close: Friday 13th March 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.