Join a Leading Regional Health Service on a 6-Week Contract as a Grade 1 Clinical Social Worker
On Offer:
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Casual - Full-time position (38 hours per week) – weekdays only (no public holidays/weekends)
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6–8-week contract with immediate start
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Pay: $46.66 - $52.49 per hour + super
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Location: Regional Victoria
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Accommodation provided
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Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary acute hospital setting
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Exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations across Emergency, Medical, Surgical, Maternity, Paediatrics, and ICU
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Supportive team environment with potential for future locum opportunities
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Grade 1 Clinical Social Worker to join a leading Victorian regional hospital on a locum basis. You’ll need to hit the ground running in the acute admitted space with no upskilling required.
You will provide high-quality social work services across a variety of inpatient units including:
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Emergency Department (ED)
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Acute Medical and Surgical Wards
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Maternity and Special Care Nursery (SCN)
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Paediatrics and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Key responsibilities include:
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Complex psychosocial assessments and interventions
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Crisis management and discharge planning
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Working with NDIS participants, RACF transitions, and VCAT-related matters
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Liaising with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centred care
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Navigating service referrals and care coordination with community agencies
Please note, this vacancy is for a Clinical Social Worker in an acute health setting, not a Mental Health Social Worker role.
Requirements:
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Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership
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Previous Australian hospital experience in an acute inpatient environment is essential
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Proven ability to manage clinical risk, crisis intervention, and complex discharge planning
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Experience with NDIS, RACF discharges, and VCAT proceedings
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Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS Workers Check, and a valid Driver’s Licence
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Full working rights in Australia
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or reach out to Conor Fitzgerald
at conor.fitzgerald@curamoir-hr.com.au