Social Worker - Gem/rehab@home (Burwood East)

Requisition ID: 5278
- Location: Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
- Job Posting Date: 6 Jan 2026

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**Social Worker**
- Permanent part time | 36 hours a week | Enjoy work-life balance
- Burwood location | Peter James Centre | Carparking on site
- Opportunity to positively impact the lives of others

**Eastern Health**

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is _“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”_.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

**About the Role**

As a Social Worker in this role, you will be part of a dedicated three-person social work team that also supports undergraduate social work students on placement. The work is diverse, fast-paced, and rewarding, offering opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of clients and their families.

**About you**
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
- Previous social work hospital experience
- Evidence of current CPE as per AASW requirements
- Current Victoria driver’s license
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work across a seven day a week roster
- Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the _Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice)_. Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment._

**What we offer**

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee advantages scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals

**Next Steps**

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

**Good to know**:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability
- within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

Please

Contact Person: Marama Robinson

Contact Number: 0439688028

Job Posting End Date: 8/2/2026

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

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