Social Worker

SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 2

Social Work

Full-Time ongoing

Grade 2 SC21-SC24 excludes allowances

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker to provide services at the West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) hospital site. The grade 2 Social Worker will work across various wards, predominately the Emergency Department.

The position requires approved training, experience and expertise in hospital based social work including highly skilled interventions with patients and their families in a fast-paced environment The position requires a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker accepts responsibility for and maintains commitment to personal and professional development.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with a monthly ADO.  We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.

Our preferred candidate will have:   

• Degree in Social Work
• Eligibility of membership with Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.

The following experience/knowledge would be considered advantageous:

• Experience in a hospital or acute setting.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
• Knowledge of issues relevant to rural areas.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kirsty Monckton, Social Work Manager or Emma Holgate, Acting Social Work Manager on (03) 5624 0562

Or email Kirsty.monckton@wghg.com.au or emma.holgate@wghg.com.au

Applications close on 31 July 2026*

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.