Social Worker

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing
• Salary: MH SW Grade 3 (Year 1 to Year 4; YC46 -YC49), depending on years of experience + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Qualification Allowance (if applicable)

About the role

Western Health is seeking a highly adaptable and compassionate Grade 3 Social Worker to join our Allied Health Team at the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre (Unit 3).

In this full-time permanent role, the successful candidate will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, and two others social workers, to provide individual and group-based assessment and intervention in an acute psychiatric unit. 

Key responsibilities:

• Work alongside the SW2 and SW4 to deliver individual and group-based comprehensive psychosocial assessments, evidence-based interventions, and discharge planning, for consumers on a 26-bed inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Provide clinical support and guidance to the SW2 and SW students, as well as the wider allied health team, in line with social work skillset and knowledge.
• Collaborate with families, carers, supporters and the multi-disciplinary team to support consumers to work towards their recovery goals.

About you:

• Have an approved degree from a recognised school of Social Work or other qualifications approved for eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with mental health consumers, including experience conducting psychosocial assessments, referring to appropriate supports and providing evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to contributing to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Have the capacity to build a therapeutic alliance with consumers and their families/carers, maximising participation in collaborative recovery and wellness planning.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based interventions that support consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Hold a current drivers licence.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about consumer care, advocacy and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 14 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Program Manager, Michael Dela Cruz at Michael.DelaCruz@wh.org.au  

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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