Title:  Senior Social Worker - Women and Children program

 Senior Social Worker – Grade 3 – Women and Children program

• 24 hours per week until January 2031 | Opportunity for clinical leadership!
• Box Hill Hospital | Close to public transport, cafes and parks
• In the specialty of the women and children program
• Supported by a dynamic Social Work leadership team that won a 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Award

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

The Grade 3 Senior Social Worker provides high‑quality care to clients and families through the autonomous use of advanced clinical skills. The role requires highly effective communication and strong professional leadership within the multidisciplinary team, the Eastern Health Social Work Department, and the broader organisation. Leveraging their advanced clinical expertise and leadership capabilities, the Senior Social Worker will offer high‑level consultation on professional matters, ensuring the promotion of social work values and excellence in service delivery.

This position is responsible for supporting the implementation of Eastern Health Social Work policies and processes within the multidisciplinary team, in alignment with the directions of the Manager of Social Work and Allied Health. The role also contributes high‑level clinical expertise across Eastern Health Allied Health services, with advanced teamwork, negotiation, and organisational skills essential to fostering strong collaborative relationships, including with the Eastern Health Professional Council in Social Work. This position is based at of Box Hill and functions within the Women and Children Program.

Interested in full time? We have other exciting opportunities in our service!  

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Evidence of current CPE, as per AASW requirements 
• Previous health care experience
• Previous clinical social work experience in women and children settings
• Advanced social work, leadership and management skills as evidenced by seven or more years post qualifying professional experience 
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge base specific to medical diagnoses and related social health issues 
• Demonstrated ability to undertake risk management across the continuum of care

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 benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

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.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Jackie Orwin

Contact Number: 0423100546

Contact Email: Jackie.Orwin@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 25/03/2026

Need help submitting your application?

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

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day