Social Worker - Grade 2 Emergency/Trauma

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.

• Permanent role
• Part time (68 hours per fortnight)
• Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1- 4 (SC21-SC24)
• Alfred Emergency/Trauma
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Care Group Emergency Department

The Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to join our Emergency Department and Trauma Unit, working with patients at critical and often life-changing moments.

This position aims to reduce length of stay in the emergency department, prevent admissions to inpatient wards, coordinate hospital and community services, prevent re-admissions to emergency and improve patient outcomes and consumer satisfaction. This role works as part of a strong multidisciplinary team and will require the worker to work rotating shifts up until 7pm.

As a Social Worker, you will:

• Provide an advanced social work service to patients and their families in trauma services, in particular, the Emergency Department, as determined by the Allied Health in ED Team Leader.
• Provide a full allied health assessment to complex patients being discharged from the ED 
• Triage elderly patients while awaiting discharge or admission to an inpatient bed.
• Full psychosocial assessment and initial case management (as required) of older patients and patients presenting to the Emergency Department, with a medical condition, mental health or social issues not requiring inpatient admission.
• Evaluate and treat patients in line with professional and departmental standards of practice within a patient-centred environment.
• Current relevant experience in an Emergency department would be beneficial
• A comprehensive understanding of complex discharge planning for all patients as well as older persons in accessing TCP/NDIS/VED/HITH/Better@Home and ACAS interface.   
• The role will include shift work – 7:00am-3:30pm, 8:30am-5:00pm and 10:30am-7:00pm

This is a role where your expertise, empathy, and adaptability will truly make a difference.

What You Bring:

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled clinician who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to equitable care.

Key experience and capabilities include:

• Advanced social work skills and experience as evidenced by preferably 3+ years post qualifying experience and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in the area of health and an understanding of this diverse patient population and the issues impacting their lives.  
• Advanced knowledge of hospital admission and discharge planning process.
• The ability to work within a fast paced acute OR outpatient hospital environment and crisis responsive community context.
• An understanding of working in a fast paced hospital environment
• A good understanding of adjustment to illness and counselling support is vital for this role
• Demonstrated experience in social work student supervision and an interest and commitment in the professional supervision of staff.
• Ability to develop and lead a portfolio or clinic or program within the team
• A good working knowledge of hospital and community settings and systems is crucial to this role as is a good understanding of working with an Electronic medical record
• Confidence in supporting staff development

Why Join The Alfred Care Group?

We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth:

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with strong professional development opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you’re motivated to be part of a team delivering compassionate, high-impact care, we’d love to hear from you.

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

For enquiries, please contact Cathie Smith, Emergency Social work Team Leader on (03) 9076 3026.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 8th July 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.