Social Worker (Grade 2)

Social Worker (Grade 2)

Community Rehabilitation Program

Allied Health Professionals EA 2021 – 2026 (SC21 – SC40)

32 hours per fortnight

Part Time, Permanent

Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

Echuca Regional Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting clients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maintain independence within their community.

As a key member of the Community Rehabilitation team, you will provide person-centred assessment, care planning, counselling, education, advocacy, and service coordination to clients and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

·         Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualised care plans.

·         Provide counselling, support, and education to clients and their families.

·         Facilitate access to appropriate community services and support networks.

·         Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health professionals to coordinate care.

·         Support clients through rehabilitation and transition to community-based services.

·         Assist with referral management, program development, and data collection activities.

·         Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that reflects ERH's CARE Values.

Qualifications/experience required:

·         Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for professional membership.

·         Minimum five years' clinical experience, including demonstrated knowledge and skills in rehabilitation.

·         Strong assessment, care planning, and case management skills.

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

·         Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

·         Flexible working arrangements

·         Supportive and experienced leadership

·         Health and wellbeing programs

·         Career progression and skill development opportunities

·         Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

·         Free onsite parking

·         Free staff vaccinations

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

·         A Cover Letter

·         Resume

·         Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘selection criteria’ to recruitment@erh.org.au

For a copy of the Position Description please go to: ERH website

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Nancy Forster, Interim Manager Community Rehabilitation Program  on: (03) •••• •851 or nforster@erh.org.au .

Applications Close: 1st September 2026 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact recruitment@erh.org.au  

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.