Grade 2 (Permanent) Social Worker - Caulfield Hospital

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 position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital - Home, Acute and Community Program
• Great staff benefits!

Department

Social Work at Caulfield Hospital is part of the broader Social Work department at Bayside Health - Alfred Care Group and provides counselling and support to patients and families in the specialty areas of rehabilitation, aged care, home-based care, and aged mental health. Caulfield Hospital provides state-wide rehabilitation services to patients with Spinal injuries, Acquired Brain Injury, Neurological conditions and Amputees.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Grade 2 Social Worker to join Bayside Health Alfred Care Group, Rehabilitation and Aged Care service at Caulfield Hospital. Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients and families through complex health journeys, promoting recovery, maximising independence, and facilitating safe and sustainable discharge outcomes.

As a valued member of the Social Work Department, you will provide high-quality psychosocial assessment, intervention, adjustment counselling, advocacy and care coordination for patients with complex rehabilitation and aged care needs. The role offers a diverse and rewarding caseload, requiring advanced clinical reasoning and the ability to navigate complex psychosocial, family, legal, financial and discharge planning issues.

You will work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to deliver integrated, patient-centred care, contributing your specialist social work expertise to support optimal rehabilitation outcomes. The position requires excellent communication, consultation and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and engage effectively with patients, families, carers and key stakeholders across the continuum of care.

A key aspect of the role involves developing and maintaining strong partnerships with community, government and non-government services to support patients transitioning from hospital to home or alternative care settings. You will work closely with agencies and programs including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Transport Accident Commission (TAC), WorkCover, My Aged Care and Aged Care Assessment Services, Transitional Care Program (TCP), Carer Support Services, Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), ensuring patients have access to appropriate services, supports and advocacy.

The successful applicant will provide expert social work support and consultation on complex matters, contributing to multidisciplinary care planning while also supporting colleagues through the sharing of social work knowledge and expertise. The role requires a proactive, flexible and solutions-focused clinician who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment and can confidently respond to evolving patient and service needs.

While the position is primarily based within Rehabilitation Services, the successful candidate may also have opportunities to contribute to Aged Care units across Caulfield Hospital, further enhancing the breadth and diversity of their clinical experience. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a social worker seeking to develop advanced clinical skills, strengthen interdisciplinary practice and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families within one of Victoria's leading health services.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities.
• Previous experience working within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of NDIS, Aged Care services and TAC funding models will be advantageous 
• Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role 
• Victorian Driver's Licence

Staff Benefits

• A commitment to the provision of regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and a supportive team culture
• 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

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

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Helen Vlahos, Social Work Team Leader Rehabilitation - [email protected] or (03) 9076 6492

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 8th November 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.