Social Worker (Grade 2), Women's and Children's Services
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Social Work
Req Id - 6583
HAVE IT ALL
JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!
- Join a supportive team of specialist Social Workers in the Women's and Children's Team
- Make a meaningful impact on vulnerable families and individuals
- Join us in a temporary full-time role, impacting women and children's well-being at Barwon Health (parental leave relief)
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
This temporary full-time position is based within the Women's and Children's Team at University Hospital Geelong. The Women's and Children's Team is a supportive team of specialist Social Workers.
The successful applicant will be a Women's and Children's Social Worker, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, social workers and other professionals . The successful applicant will have:
- Sound assessment skills and an understanding of working with vulnerable families.
- Knowledge and experience of working with family violence, children at risk, mental health and community support services would be an advantage.
- AASW accredited Bachelor Degree or entry level Master's Degree of Social Work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers required.
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
We are a fun, passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. No day is the same; we are a team that embraces change and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation.
- 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 Wadawurrung 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
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
- We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People of all gender identities
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
We are strongly 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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
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.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Jacinta Bourke
Email: jacinta.bourke@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42150785
Application closing date: 11th, December 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.