Social Worker Grade 1/2 ABI Unit

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 - ending March 2027
• Full Time at 80 hours per f/n (w/ flexible monthly ADO's)
• Social Worker, Grade 2
• Location: Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

About the team
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
This is an exciting role for a Grade 2 Social worker to assist Alfred Care Group in supporting patients with an Acquired Brain Injury. The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team, particularly the management of complex clinical cases.  Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.  An ability to display flexibility within work practice and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team are also essential. Development and maintenance of community linkages, collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is an important component in this position.  The worker will be required to consult with staff, both Social Workers and those from other disciplines, on issues relevant to patient care and provide advanced case work expertise. Consultation with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, ACAS, Transitional Care Program (TCP), Carer Services, Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will also form a key component of this role. Please address the Key selection criteria in the application.

About you

• Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferable.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities.

Essential:

• 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

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 Care Group staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Deanne Fernon- ABI Grade 4 Social work Lead, on 9076 7409

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, 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.