Title: Social Worker GEM/REHAB@HOME
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
Social Worker – GEM and Rehab@Home service
- Permanent part time | 36 hours a week | Enjoy work-life balance
- Burwood location | Peter James Centre | Carparking on site
- Opportunity to positively impact the lives of others
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic and skilled social worker to join the GEM/REHAB@HOME team at Eastern Health
The GEM/REHAB@ Home program has undergone rapid growth to be one of the largest GEM/REHAB@HOME programs in the state and aims to ensure that people with multiple and complex needs gain rapid access to specialist assessment, diagnostic and management services including care coordination in their own home. This is in order to optimise recovery and reduce risks associated with hospitalisation.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
- Previous social work hospital experience
- Evidence of current CPE as per AASW requirements
- Victoria driver’s license
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work a 7 day a week roster
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!
Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching 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 (which we will pay for).
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.
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Contact Person: Rachel Fullgrabe
Contact Email: Rachel.Fullgrabe@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 20/07/2025
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)
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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day