Title: Social Worker - GEM/Rehab@Home
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
Social Worker
- 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
- Join the rapidly growing GEM/Rehab@Home program!
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 an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary GEM@Home and Rehab@Home team at Eastern Health.
The GEM/REHAB@Home program has experienced rapid growth and is now one of the largest of its kind in the state. Our mission is to ensure that people with multiple and complex needs receive timely access to specialist assessment, diagnostic, and management services—including care coordination—within the comfort of their own home. This approach optimises recovery and reduces risks associated with hospitalisation.
As a Social Worker in this role, you will be part of a dedicated three-person social work team that also supports undergraduate social work students on placement. The work is diverse, fast-paced, and rewarding, offering opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of clients and their families.
About you
- 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
- Current 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 across a seven 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!
- 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 the Position Description
Contact Person: Marama Robinson
Contact Number: 0439688028
Contact Email: marama.robinson@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 8/2/2026
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