Social Worker - Grade 2 ABI Unit

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Alfred Health Bayside Health is seeking a Social Worker Grade 2 for the ABI Rehabilitation Centre at Caulfield Hospital. This permanent full‑time role (80 hours per fortnight with flexible monthly ADOs) supports Acquired Brain Injury care, complex case management, and hospital to community transitions in an inter‑disciplinary setting. You’ll lead consultations, build community linkages and collaborate with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, TCP, OPA and VCAT. Essential: eligibility for AASW, a Bachelor of Social Work, hospital experience, and EMR proficiency; knowledge of NDIS and aged‑care funding is advantageous. Apply with a tailored cover letter and CV by 11pm AEST July 20, 2026; inquiries to Deanne Fernon or Brigitte Beckham at (03) 9076 7409.

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position in the ABI Rehabilitation Centre 
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + flexible monthly ADOs)
• Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1-4 (SC21-SC24)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of Bayside Health. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services which increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital, rehabilitation and to the community.

The Role

This is an exciting role for a Social worker to assist Bayside Health - Alfred Care Group, in supporting patients with an Acquired Brain Injury. The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the clinical units, particularly the management of complex clinical cases.  Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal. An ability to display flexibility within Social work practice and to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team are also essential. Development and maintenance of community linkages, and collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is an important component in this position. The worker will be required to consult with staff, both Social Workers and those from other disciplines, on issues relevant to patient care and provide advanced casework expertise. Consultation with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, ACAS, Transitional Care Program (TCP), Carer Services, Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will also form a key component of this role.

 Qualifications and Experience Required

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• Experience in an acute or sub-acute hospital setting is preferable.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities.

Essential

• Previous experience working within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of NDIS, Aged Care services and TAC funding models will be advantageous
• Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to shops and public transport 

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

Please provide a cover letter and CV for this position.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Deanne Fernon or Brigitte Beckham - ABI Grade 4 Social Work Lead on (03) 9076 7409.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 20th July 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.