Social Worker Grade 2

 Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Role - Casual

• Parkville Campus
• Develop versatile skills working on a supportive interdisciplinary team  

• Receive regular supervision & seminars to uplift your learning and your career 

• Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR1-4 (SC21-24)

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

 
What You Will Be Doing 

There is an opportunity in the Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy team at Peter Mac to welcome a Grade 2 Social Worker on a casual basis. As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be supported to continue growing your career in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings.

You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development, including education around and opportunities for supervision of Grade 1 social workers, and students. Grade 2 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to provide excellent, world-class cancer care through oncology- specific psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, risk assessment and response, discharge planning, and community resource linkages.

This role will also provide opportunities to be involved in research, quality improvement projects, and development of relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in the oncology field. Grade 2 Social Workers are supported by dedicated Grade 3 Senior Social Workers.   

  

What You Will Need 

Required 

• A Bachelor's Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance. 

• Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership 

• Working with Children's Check 

• Police Check 

• Covid 19 & Influenza Vaccinations 

• Substantial postgraduate experience in a hospital or health care setting (oncology and/or palliative care experience preferred).   

• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment  

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict management  

• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an advanced level  

• Well-developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills  

• The ability to identify, plan and implement and evaluate new service strategies  

• Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development  

• Established computer literacy skills  

  

Desired 

• Experience in providing supervision to students and/or less experienced staff members.   

• Knowledge of, and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and develop strategies to market the work of the profession in the organisation, and beyond  

• Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles  

  

Benefits 

Successful applicants will be provided: 

• Structured orientation program 

• Regular clinical supervision 

• Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects 

• Protected education, training, and professional development time  

• Targeted career planning and progression consultations 

• Graded caseloads 

• Generous salary packaging and super contributions 

• A supportive Health & Wellbeing Program 

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

•             Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

•             Discounted health insurance and eye care

•             A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

•             Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

•             Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

•             Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application.  Applicants should provide a CV and a covering letter highlighting your key skills and experience to assist with our assessment.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
  

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.  

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion. 

Hiring Manager: Lauren Schairer, Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy 
Contact Number: 8559 5267 
Email: ***************@petermac.org 

Applications Close 11:59: Thursday 27 August 2026

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.