Social Work Clinician - Nephrology

Social Worker

Nephrology Department

Why Join RMH?

• Ongoing & Fixed term opportunities available | Grade 2 & 3
• Join a specialist multidisciplinary Renal team providing patient-centred care in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Generous salary packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO

About the role

Join the Social Work team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and make a meaningful difference to patients living with complex renal conditions.

As a Grade 3 Social Worker, you’ll provide specialist psychosocial care across our Kidney Care Service, supporting patients and families through chronic kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. You’ll also provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring while contributing to service improvement and high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Accountabilities

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• Provide psychosocial assessment, counselling and practical support to renal patients and their families/carers.
• Support patients through chronic kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation and treatment decisions.
• Collaborate with the renal multidisciplinary team and community services to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and clinical support to junior Social Workers and students.
• Participate in regional renal clinics and outreach services.
• Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives and best-practice social work.
• Help deliver high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred care.

About You

You are a qualified Social Worker with AASW membership or eligibility, bringing:

• Clinical experience supporting patients with chronic and complex health needs.
• Strong leadership, supervision, mentoring and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, counselling and advocacy skills, with the ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• A commitment to high-quality, consumer-focused care for patients, families and carers.
• Experience in renal, chronic disease, outpatient or hospital settings will be highly regarded.

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?

Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

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