Grade 2 Social Worker
About the Role
This Grade 2 role in the Eye and Ear Social Work Department provides vital support to the existing social work team and contributes to a range of key hospital initiatives. The position will be responsible for delivering core social work services across inpatient and outpatient areas, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, patient-centred care.
The role includes supporting key programs such as the Strengthening Hospital Response to Family Violence (SHRFV) and Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) frameworks, alongside broader social work responsibilities. The successful candidate will help embed these frameworks into daily practice by supporting staff education, undertaking risk assessments, coordinating referrals to appropriate services, and promoting a culture of safety and early intervention for patients and families experiencing family violence.
In addition, the role involves providing psychosocial assessment, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning to patients and families, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes and wellbeing.
Benefits
- Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD
- Friendly culture
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging and subsidised car parking
- The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applications close 28/09/2025.
About the Eye and Ear
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment. For more information see The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital | Melbourne
