1st Year Social Work Graduate - Adult IPU

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

New Graduate Social Worker - Allied Health Entry Level Program

• Full-time with flexible monthly ADO commencing July 2025 to June 2027
• Prestigious 24-month Allied Health Entry Level program
• Social Workers Grade 1, Year 2-3 (YC36-YC37) - dependent on qualifications & experience
• Located at The Alfred’s Adult Inpatient Unit

The Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH)

Alfred Health is the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and is also a major provider of specialist services to people across Victoria. The health service operates three outstanding facilities, The Alfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham. AMAH is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner Southeastern area of Melbourne.

The Role

We have a position available for a Social Worker graduate, interested in pursuing a fulfilling career in public mental health, to join our team at The Alfred’s Adult Inpatient Unit. As an entry level Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to enhance people’s quality of life by enabling them to live a meaningful life through targeted assessment and intervention across a number of reputable clinical service areas. 

Flexibility to work a 7 day rotating roster if/when necessary.

Program Specific Benefits

• Inclusion in the prestigious 24-month Allied Health Entry Level program
• Rigorous orientation program
• Regular clinical supervision
• Involvement in the discipline-specific Peer Support Program
• Protected education, training, and professional development time and opportunities to ensure proficiency in core competencies
• Targeted career planning and progression consultations
• Graded caseloads

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor and/or Masters of Social Work or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership of The Australian Association of Social Workers
• Full Australian working rights
• Current Influenza vaccination

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter before the closing date.

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

For information regarding the position, refer to the position description. If further clarification is required, please contact Kate Doswell (Allied Health Manager) via email on K.Doswell@alfred.org.au.

Applications Close: 11pm AEST Thursday, 17th July 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au