Social Worker

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. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent position
• Part time (32 hours per fortnight)
• Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides specialist state-wide rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

The Grade 2 clinician is responsible for:

• Providing high quality assessment and management of patients within the ABI Community Rehab Service and Transitional Living Service, primarily in the areas of individual and family counselling including grief counselling, adjustment to illness, risk management, coordination of interdisciplinary family meetings and complex discharge planning. 
• This role contributes towards patients rehabilitation following a brain injury, including goal setting and goal attainment. It also has a key focus on supporting patients within their homes, often following their discharge from hospital with a newly acquired brain injury. 
• Contributing to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk
• Contributing to quality improvement and research activities within the ABI service
• Promoting a culture of ongoing learning and development within the team
• Enhancing the overall functioning of the ABI programs by participating in necessary administrative tasks

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A recognised degree in Social work
• Eligibility for membership of AASW 
• Previous experience in a community rehabilitation setting is highly desirable

Staff Benefits

Alfred Health’s ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team. Other organisational benefits include:

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cristie Windfeld-Lund, Manager ABI Community Rehab & TLS on 0409 479 749.

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 21st December 2025.

Applications are to be submitted electronically.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au