Allied Health (SW) Grad Program Co-ordinator

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.

• Part-time (0.6EFT / 48hours) to January 2027
• Based in Alfred location
• Social Worker Grade 3
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

What's in it for you

• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Work-life balance

About us

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting operationally to the Deputy Director of Allied Health with a professional reporting line to the Manager Workforce, you will be responsible for the organisation and co-ordination of the graduate and student program. You will work closely with the SW educators to ensure a comprehensive and supportive early in career program for new graduates entering the mental health workforce. In this role, you will be responsible for the organisation and provision of a training program that aligns with the Mental Health Workforce Capability Framework and Discipline competencies. Additionally, you will assist with the organisation and co-ordination of the student program through administration, providing orientation and training and developing resources to assist students and supervisors. 

About you

• Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Minimum of seven years’ post graduate clinical experience 
• Post graduate qualifications or working towards post-graduate qualifications
• Australian working rights
• 2025 Influenza vaccination
• Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.

• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Kristen Lewis via email: [email protected].

Closing date: Thursday 13th November 2025 by 11pm AEST

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