Graduate Social Worker

austinheal

1 month ago

Melbourne, VictoriaFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Austin Health as a Graduate Social Worker in United States. Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

will be responsible for delivering effective Social Work interventions to patients and families admitted to inpatient acute areas.

will see you: Provide clinical care to patients, families and carers Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and planning Apply contemporary and evidence-based practice to your work Actively participate in supervision and professional development About you To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you: A degree in Social Work and eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) membership An willingness to learn and develop your Social Work practice An interest in working within health, including patient assessment and intervention skills, discharge planning, consultation, referral, risk assessment, and collaborative care planning A sound knowledge of principles of professional practice and adherence to professional ethics Previous health/hospital experience is advantageous Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.

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Benefits & Compensation

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.

Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.

A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Clinical CareMultidisciplinary Team MeetingsEvidence-Based PracticeSupervisionProfessional DevelopmentPatient AssessmentInterventionDischarge PlanningConsultationReferralRisk AssessmentCollaborative Care PlanningProfessional Practice PrinciplesProfessional Ethics

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree in Social Work and be eligible for Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) membership, along with a strong willingness to learn and develop their practice. Previous health or hospital experience is considered advantageous.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Graduate Social Worker at austinheal a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at austinheal is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Care, Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, Evidence-Based Practice, Supervision, Professional Development, Patient Assessment, Intervention, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: As a New Graduate Grade 1 Social Worker, you will be responsible for delivering effective Social Work interventions to patients and families admitted to inpatient acute areas. Responsibilities include providing clinical care, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, applying evidence-based p...

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Wellness Initiatives, Discounted Fitness Memberships, Special Offers on Health Insurance, Comprehensive Wellbeing Program, Onsite Childcare, Mentoring, Career Development Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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