Social Worker (Grade 1)

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Social Worker (Grade 1) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Social Work team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Social Worker (Grade 1) to join our growing on a full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.

The Social Worker Grade 1 provides ethical, person-centred and trauma-informed social work services to patients, families and carers within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Working under supervision and support from experienced clinicians, you will deliver high-quality psychosocial care that promotes wellbeing, recovery and safe discharge planning while developing your clinical skills and professional practice.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career social worker to build capability across a range of clinical areas, contribute to collaborative patient care and participate in ongoing learning, supervision and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Social Worker (Grade 1) is to:

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify risks, strengths and social factors impacting patient care, recovery and discharge planning.
• Provide counselling, advocacy, support and discharge planning services in collaboration with patients, families and carers.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated, person-centred care and participate in case conferences, clinical reviews and family meetings.
• Maintain accurate, professional and timely documentation in electronic medical records and departmental systems.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and professional development activities to build clinical capability and professional confidence.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and initiatives that promote excellence in social work practice and patient care.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A Bachelor or Qualifying Masters in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Strong knowledge of social work principles, ethics and relevant legislation, with the ability to apply these within a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while showing initiative, accountability and professionalism.
• A commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning and delivering person-centred, culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence, sound computer literacy and strong documentation skills.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Bess McDougall, Social Work Manager email on Bess.McDougall@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 27 November 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.