Social Worker - Grade 2 Acute Care of the Elderly Sandringham 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.

• Fixed term position until 30 January 2027
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
• Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) – Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?

A full time Grade 2 Social Work position is available at Sandringham Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic hospital social worker who can confidently work across the acute care of the elderly, and be available to provide social work leave cover in general medicine, emergency and maternity services. The successful applicant will have solid clinical skills and proven competencies in psychosocial assessments, counselling, and discharge planning and the flexibility in managing the competing demands and changing practices of a busy community hospital.

The Department

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on the 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 that increase the quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to home. This role is an exciting role at Sandringham Hospital developed to meet the needs of the growing inpatient service.

You will be part of a dynamic Social Work team in providing social work inpatient services across the Hospital. The position is part of a strong allied health cohort that works collaboratively in meeting the complex demands and discharge concerns of this client group.

You will be part of a larger Social Work Department within Alfred Health Care Group and have access to various professional development and supervision opportunities.

The Role

You will become part of a dynamic and supportive department that is committed to excellence and innovation. We provide skilled supervision and ongoing professional development. This role will work with acute inpatients with a strong focus on multidisciplinary teamwork. You will be involved in the discharge planning and support for patients and families. This role would suit someone who is well organised, and able to work within a fast-paced unit with demonstrated skills in psychosocial assessments, problem-solving, communication and hospital discharge planning. You will be a dynamic, innovative and flexible practitioner with a good knowledge of resources, residential care processes and referral networks. Experience in dealing with complex discharge planning will be essential.

This position may require one to work at any or all campuses of Alfred Health Care Group when required. Such a requirement may be ongoing, a temporary arrangement, on an ad hoc basis or a permanent change of location. You will be required to work one weekend day per month.

Skills and Qualifications Required 

Essential

• Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
• Required to perform work that requires special knowledge and depth of experience in any one or more of the following:
  • Family Violence/ Child Protection/ NDIS/VCAT Guardianship List
• Comprehensive knowledge and counselling skills related to chronic illness, illness behaviour and adjustment to illness, loss and grief
• Knowledge of current Legislation and Policy in relation to Social Work in a hospital setting
• Experience with student and staff supervision preferred
• Previous aged care and rehabilitation experience is desired

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

For more details on the role, please download the attached Position Description.

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Chantile Cedervall on (03) 9076 1292 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 8th July 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.