Social Work Entry Level Program

Start your social work career with The Royal Melbourne Hospital. We have two Graduate Social Worker opportunities available through our Allied Health Graduate Program – Mental Health, offering supported development and hands-on experience in clinical mental health.

Why Join RMH?

Social Worker Grade Two - Allied Health Graduate Program - Mental HealthTwo Full time Fixed term opportunities availableOpportunity for Career Progression - support in applying for a grade three role on successful completion of the 24-month graduate programCommencing by 27th January 2027 | Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (YC 42-YC45)

About The Role

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service as a Social Worker Grade 2 within our highly regarded two-year Allied Health Graduate Program.

This is an opportunity to build your skills and confidence in mental health social work through a structured and supported introduction to practice.

Working alongside experienced social workers and a multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers, families, carers and supporters using a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach. You will receive comprehensive orientation, regular clinical supervision, monthly education and peer support, with a strong focus on learning, wellbeing and professional development.

Key Accountabilities

Provide social work assessment and intervention for consumers, families and carers. Deliver strengths-based, recovery-focused care within a multidisciplinary team. Participate in supervision, clinical reviews, team meetings and education. Engage fully in the Allied Health Graduate Program and ongoing professional development. Practise safely within scope and contribute to quality, risk and service improvement.

About You

A qualified or soon-to-be qualified Social Worker, eligible for AASW membership. Genuine interest in developing a career in public mental health. Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills. Commitment to reflective practice, learning and professional development. Ability to work within scope of practice and seek support when required. Full Australian driver’s licence.

Benefits Of Working At RMH

Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume. Please keep your cover letter to one page and resume to no more than two pages.

We encourage you to submit a cover letter that reflects your own experience and thinking, rather than relying on AI-generated content.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.