Senior Social Worker

Eastern Health

1 day ago

Burwood, VictoriaPart TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Eastern Health as a Senior Social Worker – Part-Time, Work-Life Balance in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of.

lead complex discharge planning Conflict resolution skills Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to.

provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

Benefits & Compensation

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Eastern Health as a Senior Social Worker – Part-Time, Work-Life Balance.

Key Skills

Social workClinical leadershipDischarge planningRisk assessmentConflict resolutionInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganisational skillsMultidisciplinary teamworkHospital healthcare

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for membership with the AASW and possess significant experience in a hospital setting. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills are essential for this role.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Social Worker at Eastern Health a 5.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. 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 Eastern Health 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 Burwood, Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Clinical leadership, Discharge planning, Risk assessment, Conflict resolution, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Organisational skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Social Worker will provide clinical leadership and social work services within a multidisciplinary team at Peter James Hospital. Responsibilities include managing complex discharge planning, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Benefits package: Work-Life Balance, Mentor and Shadowing Program, Access to Discovery Days, Study and Professional Development Leave, Friendly & Supportive Teams, Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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