Social Work Entry Level Program

Why Join RMH?

• Social Worker Grade Two - Allied Health Graduate Program - Mental Health
• Two Full time Fixed term opportunities available
• Opportunity for Career Progression - support in applying for a grade three role on successful completion of the 24-month graduate program
• Commencing 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 WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class ExcellenceWork 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 benefitsSalary 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 PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

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