Title:  Senior Psychosocial Engagement Worker

Senior Psychosocial Engagement Worker

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off
• Ringwood | New facility | Close to cafes, public transport and shops
• Join a well-established team who genuinely seek a positive contribution for the people they support 

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

Are you passionate about supporting people with a lived experience of mental ill health reach their full potential?

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented psychosocial interventions in consumers’ homes and community settings.
• Contribute to case discussions, contribute to clinical decision-making, and actively support risk management processes.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external services to ensure seamless, consumer-centred care pathways.
• Support service improvement projects, quality initiatives, and the development of psychosocial practice within the team.
• Maintain accurate documentation, contribute to reporting requirements, and uphold high standards of professional practice

About you

Are you passionate about supporting people with a lived experience of mental ill health to reach their full potential?

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A tertiary mental health or related qualification (Relationship/Family Counselling, Nursing, Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Disability Services, Community Development, or related discipline) 
• Demonstrated experience in the mental health field, with a minimum 5 years in the mental health setting 
• Demonstrated strong commitment to and ability to practice utilising the recovery approach in mental health 
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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 postion description link

Contact Person: Sarah Purcell 

Contact Number: 03 9139 8600 | 0423 100 583

Contact Email: Sarah.Purcell@easternhealth.org.au 

Job Posting End Date: 09/02/2026

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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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