Graduate Social Worker - Mental & Addictions Health

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• New Graduate Social Worker - Allied Health Entry Level Program
• Grade 1 Social Worker Yr 2/3 (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• Full-time with flexible ADO commencing February 2026 for 2 years

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health:

Alfred Health is the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and is also a major provider of specialist services to people across Victoria. The health service operates three outstanding facilities, The Alfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham. Alfred Mental and Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner Southeastern area of Melbourne.

Positions:

We have positions available for recently graduated Social Workers, interested in pursuing a fulfilling career in public mental health, to join our team at Alfred Mental and Addictions Health (AMAH). As an entry level Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to enhance people’s quality of life by enabling them to live a meaningful life through targeted assessment and intervention across a number of reputable clinical service areas.

Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster if/when necessary, is desirable.

Benefits:

Successful applicants will be provided:

• Inclusion in the prestigious 24-month Allied Health Entry Level Program
• Rigorous Orientation Program
• Regular clinical supervision
• Involvement in the discipline-specific Peer Support Program
• Protected education, training, and professional development time and opportunities to ensure proficiency in core competencies
• Targeted career planning and progression consultations
• Graded caseloads
• A full-time contract plus monthly ADOs
• Generous salary packaging and super contributions
• Discounted on-site car parking, On-site gym

Inclusion criteria:

In order to be considered for this prestigious position you will need:

• Bachelor and/or Masters of Social Work or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership with The Australian Association of Social Workers
• Full Australian working rights, current Influenza vaccination and be willing to undergo a background check

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV (including academic transcript) and cover letter before the closing date.

For information regarding the position, refer to the position description. If further clarification is required, please contact Connie Ngu on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 11pm AEST, 30th September 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au