Work in an environment that offers:

• An opportunity to further your career
• A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff
• A diverse patient base that are friendly and accepting of people learning

The Position

• Position Title: Social Worker - Grade 1 or 2
• Classification: SC13 - SC24
• Salary per hour (exc. super): dependant on classification
• Hours per fortnight: 38 to 80 hours per fortnight (part time and full time positions available)
• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination

Role Description

The Social Work positions available are based within the multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (OPRS) program. OPRS is primarily funded by Sub acute Ambulatory Care to provide both general community and specialist rehabilitation.

The OPRS service includes the streams of Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Tissue Trauma. Each stream is operationally managed by a stream coordinator. Our rehabilitation services provide goal oriented and time limited rehabilitation to clients presenting with a range of both acute and chronic health conditions. This position will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including allied health, nursing and medical.

Bendigo Health

Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Salary Packaging
• Financial relocation support available for eligible applicants
• Reimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)
• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Access to recommended immunisations
• Smoke free environment

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

The Team

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

A position description is attached.