Senior Clinician Social Worker

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 12-month parental leave position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight) - part time considered
• Social Worker Grade 3, Year 1-4 (SC31-SC34)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital - Acquired Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation Service
• Great staff benefits!

If you’re an experienced Social Worker looking for meaningful, complex work in a supportive specialist service, this is an opportunity to join Alfred Health’s leading Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation team.

This role offers variety, autonomy, and genuine impact - supporting people and families as they navigate life after brain injury. 

The Department 

The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Service provides specialist state-wide rehabilitation for people with moderate to severe brain injury, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, hypoxic injury and other non-progressive conditions.

The service includes:

• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Community Rehabilitation
• Transitional Living Program 

You’ll be part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, working with clinicians experienced in complex neurological rehabilitation.

Position Summary

An opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join the ABI Community Rehabilitation Service on a fixed-term basis.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality psychosocial assessment, intervention and care planning
• Support clients and families with complex discharge planning, adjustment to illness and community reintegration
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and Social Work students
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

This role is suited to a clinician with strong rehabilitation experience and an interest in leadership and service improvement.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership
• Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation, disability, or complex health settings
• Experience working effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and support staff development
• Strong assessment, care planning, and communication skills
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence 

Desirable

• Experience in community-based rehabilitation
• Experience contributing to quality improvement or service development
• Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in a relevant clinical area 

Staff Benefits

Salary packaging and novated leasing options (Maxxia) Access to health and wellbeing programs Accrued Days Off and up to 5 weeks of annual leave per year Regular clinical supervision and support for professional development Collaborative and supportive team environment Professional development and training opportunities

Applications

Applications are encouraged from individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality care and contributing to service excellence.

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this postion, please contact Cristie Windfeld-Lund, Manager ABI Community Rehab & TLS on (03) 9076 7423.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 19th June 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.