Social Worker - Gr1 (Mount Alexander Shire)

**Position Title**: Social Worker **Classification**: Grade 1 **Employment Type**: Ongoing Part Time 72 hours per fortnight **Award**: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Role description We are seeking a suitably qualified Social Worker to provide high quality social work services across all areas of Dhelkaya Health, with a primary focus on the busy inpatient units (acute, subacute, Transition Care Program, Residential Aged Care). The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills, have an awareness and understanding of the health service workplace and be skilled at working in a multidisciplinary team. In this position you will provide a social work service which includes psychosocial assessment, casework, advocacy, discharge planning, conducting family meetings, networking and patient education. All applicants should hold relevant tertiary qualifications, current police check and be eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Culture and Benefits Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.
- Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
- Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
- Onsite staff gym
- Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program!
- Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
- The Dhelkaya Health Social Club brings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year

For further information about this position, please contact Jane Pinnuck, Director of Continuing Care on 03 5471 3262. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qhcpw