Social Worker Grade 2

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
 

Full Time Ongoing Role

There is an opportunity in the Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy team at Peter Mac to welcome a Grade 2 Social Worker on a part time, permanent basis. As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be supported to continue growing your career in both the inpatient and amublatory settings. You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development, including education around and opportunities for supervision of Grade 1 social workers, and students. Grade 2 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to provide excellent, world-class cancer care through oncology- specific psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, risk assessment and response, discharge planning, and community resource linkages. This role will also provide opportunities to be involved in research, quality improvement projects, and development of relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in the oncology field. Grade 2 Social Workers are supported by dedicated Grade 3 Senior Social Workers.  

What You Will Need

• A Bachelor's Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.
• Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership
• Working with Children's Check
• Police Check
• Covid 19 & Influenza Vaccinations
• Substantial postgraduate experience in a hospital or health care setting.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict management 
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an advanced level 
• Well-developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills 
• The ability to identify, plan and implement and evaluate new service strategies 
• Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development 
• Established computer literacy skills 
• Experience in providing supervision to students and/or less experienced staff members.  
• Knowledge of, and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and develop strategies to market the work of the profession in the organisation, and beyond 
• Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles 

Successful applicants will be provided:

• Permanent, full time opportunity (80 hrs per fortnight+ ADO)
• Job shares for the role can be considered
• Develop versatile skills working on a supportive interdisciplinary team 
• Receive regular supervision & seminars to uplift your learning and your career
• Structured orientation program
• Regular clinical supervision
• Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects
• Protected education, training, and professional development time 
• Targeted career planning and progression consultations
• Graded caseloads
• Generous salary packaging and super contributions
• A supportive Health & Wellbeing Program
• Please refer to salary circular ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2026 for Salary range 90k-100k.Grading will be based on years of experience.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Lauren Schairer, Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy
Contact Number: 8559 5267
Email: lauren.schairer@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Monday 9 June 2025

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.