Grade 2 Social Worker (Fixed Term)
Mercy Health
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-Time (January 2027)
Hours: 64 hours per fortnight
Location: Werribee Mercy Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Fiona Connally
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
The Clare Moore Building is part of the Mercy Mental Health Program providing an acute adult inpatient service to people with mental illness who reside in the cities of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham. The Social Worker (Grade 2) works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that provides, quality patient –centered nursing care and advocate for and facilitate the involvement of individuals, their families and significant others in planning and evaluating care. The aim is to work towards recovery and improved health outcomes through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions ensuring a holistic approach to the client, their family and carers. In addition to social work specific duties, the position involves working within a multidisciplinary team and support and participate in the operation of the program.
About you
To be successful in this role, you require:
An approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Experience working in public mental health service
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient centred care.
The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
Please be aware that this job advertisement may close earlier than the stated date if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
