Social Work

Employment Type - Temporary Full Time; Temporary Part Time Hours per fortnight -76 Classification - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement : SCWork Grade 1, SCWork Grade 2 Job Category -Social Worker / Palliative Care About Us Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home.Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following: Nursing/Midwifery Aged Care Medical Community Services Corporate Services Support Services About the role SOCIAL WORK - Grade 1 or 2 Up to 38 hours per week from December 2025 until November 2026, a backfill of parental leave. (Applicants can apply for all or part of hours). Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services. The Social/Welfare Work Department of Colac Area Health consists of a team of social workers who provide a range of services that include psycho-social assessment, complex care planning, grief and bereavement intervention, counselling, advocacy, mediation, consultation and liaison for patients/clients/residents and their families/carers across a variety of settings and service delivery types. Services include acute, outpatient paediatric service & community palliative care. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of an effective interdisciplinary team, providing quality care to clients through use of clinical skills and interventions within the scope of Colac Area Health’s integrated services. The role gives exposure to a rural and regional healthcare service, partnering with larger health networks including Barwon Health, to ensure the role is supportive and fosters career growth across a range of areas. This position is open to both Grade 1 and Grade 2 applicants with the successful applicant being graded as per their relevant experience. Whilst the position is for up to 38 hours, we are open to a part-time shared position for appropriate candidates. What’s required? Grade 1 Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Work. Proficient clinical skills in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, clinical reasoning, and formulating appropriately targeted treatment plans/ interventions with achievable goals for clients in a variety of settings. Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to navigate solutions towards desired outcomes. Ability to work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to achieve desired patient outcomes with a commitment to person centred practice. Ability to maintain high level professional practice standards at all times. Current Working with Children Check, Police Check, and Current Victorian Driver’s Licence. Grade 2 Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Work. Advanced clinical skills in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, clinical reasoning, and formulating appropriately targeted treatment plans/ interventions with achievable goals for clients in a variety of settings. Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead solutions towards desired outcomes. Ability to work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams, providing seniority and expertise as appropriate, to achieve desired patient outcomes with a commitment to person centred practice. Ability to maintain high level professional practice standards at all times. Ability to proactively contribute to and adapt to internal and external change. Current Working with Children Check, Police Check, and Current VictorianDriver’s Licence. Experience supervising Grade 1 clinicians, Allied Health Assistants and/or students Experience managing a varied and complex caseload. Demonstrated clinical expertise in paediatric developmental assessment, carecoordination or case management. Benefits working with us Colac Area Health offers the following benefits; Extensive organisational orientation/department induction Salary Sacrificing/Packaging Active Social Club Extensive professional development and continuing education Employee Assistance Program Access to on-site research support from theCAH Research Unitand theWestern Alliance Academic Health Science Centre To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac 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. To apply visit This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination. Contact person Hayley Weel Phone 5*** Position Description Grade 1 Position Description Grade 2 Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. 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