Senior Social Worker (Gr4) - Older Adult IPU

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, Full Time Position - 1.0 EFT (80hrs per f/n + ADO)
• Social Worker Grade 4
• Located at The Greenhouse, Alfred Hospital
• Great Staff Benefits

About the Team

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.

The Greenhouse is an acute inpatient assessment unit at the Alfred Hospital which consists of 15 beds and is staffed on an interdisciplinary model with 24-hour nursing care. As it is a unit treating patients with acute conditions there is an expectation that patients will be discharged to their original address or other more appropriate environments as soon as they are ready for discharge. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) sessions are usually conducted on Mondays and Fridays as required.

About the Role

The role of the Social Work senior position is to strengthen the social work team and allied health team within inpatient services. With an expanding graduate program and social work leadership role, this position will support the Principal Allied Health Leads in delivering supervision and support to the SW graduate positions, OT2 positions, and Allied Health Assistant Positions. The position also supports day to day oversight, clinical guidance and leadership within an expanding Allied Health Program.

This position will also provide advanced evidence based therapeutic interventions, group therapy, training and leadership for complex cases on the inpatient ward.

Teaching, education and implementation of research and quality improvement activities for the clinical specialty are also important components of the role.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Eligibility for membership of AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers)
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• 5+ years relevant post graduate experience with relevant acute health care provision. 7+ years of relevant clinical care work.
• Experience in the provision of supervision and/or mentorship
• Satisfactory Working with Children Check

Desirable

• Masters or working towards
• Accredited mental health SW in accordance with AASW requirements
• Experience working in aged mental health or inpatient settings

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax (subject to availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Located close to public transport and cafes

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

For any enquiries, please contact, Di Alphonso, Nurse Unit Manager, on 9076 6395 or **********@alfred.org.au

Applications close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 13th August 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.