Senior Clinician SW - Grade 3

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. Fixed term appointment until March 2027 Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) - job share considered Social Worker Grade 3, Year 1-4 (SC31-SC34) Alfred Health Care Group 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. Fixed term appointment until March 2027 Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) - job share considered Social Worker Grade 3, Year 1-4 (SC31-SC34) Alfred Health Care Group Great staff benefits! The Department The Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) is a Health Independence Program (HIP) and sits within Alfred Health’s Home, Acute and Community (HAC) Program. As defined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), HARP aims to “provide hospital substitution and diversion by supporting people in the community, in ambulatory settings, and in people’s homes.” Alfred Health’s HARP service is delivered by a multidisciplinary workforce operating within an interdisciplinary model of care. The Position We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker with a strong interest in chronic and complex holistic health care. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in coordinating and supporting individuals with complex psychosocial needs, as well as leading and mentoring clinicians within a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Providing secondary consultation and clinical support across the HARP team Leading initiatives to enhance clinical and professional skills, including student development Organising and facilitating case conferences to support complex discharge planning from inpatient wards, the Emergency Department, and HARP Collaborating closely with the HARP Manager, operational leads, and clinical staff Delivering discipline-specific supervision and professional development, including support for clinicians from non-social work backgrounds Coordinating education sessions to ensure staff remain current with contemporary psychosocial practices and foster a culture of continuous learning Managing a caseload of clients, providing expert assessment and care planning Contributing to service improvement and research activities within HARP and Alfred Health Representing the service to support state-wide psychosocial outcomes for patients Qualifications And Experience Required Hold a Degree or equivalent qualification Be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Meet AASW standards Comply with the Code of Conduct as per Schedule 2 of the Health Complaints Act 2016 Agreeable to provide an annual Statutory Declaration stating that credentialing requirements have been met for Social Workers at Alfred Health Extensive clinical experience in and knowledge of patient-centred, best practice Extensive clinical experience in relevant community sectors. i.e. Community case management or management of complex chronic diseases Staff Benefits 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 For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Emma Jessup, HARP Operation Lead on 0409 623 808. Applications close 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 20th October 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Alfred Foundation