Social Worker (Grade 2), Women's Clinics
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 47
Job Category - Other Professionals - Social Work
Req Id - 5354
- Deliver specialist social work support in Women’s Clinics and NEST maternity mental health services
- Join a multidisciplinary team supporting families through trauma, loss, and mental health care
- Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
- Permanent Part Time (47 hours per fortnight) opportunity
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About the role
Provide high-quality, evidence-based, flexible, and responsive Social Work services across Women’s Clinics based at University Hospital Geelong and in the maternity NEST Services based at the Early Parenting Centre. NEST has three parts: birth debrief and trauma, bereavement with fetal and neonatal loss, and antenatal mental health support. The social worker would work within a multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, midwives and psychiatrists.
The role will support the development grade 1 staff, allied health assistants and undergraduate students through supervision, and guidance, while participating in quality improvement projects aligned with Barwon Health's Strategic Plan and Allied Health and Social Work Business Plans. Social Work clinicians work collaboratively across the lifespan, with babies, children, young people, adults and families to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes.
They work within specialist Clinics and multidisciplinary care teams with patients and families who require psychosocial assessment and management of complex psychosocial needs.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Anna Upton
Email: anna.upton@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 21st, August 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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