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Social Work - Aboriginal Health

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Grade 2 - Aboriginal Health
  • Allied Health
  • Full Time permanent position 80 hours p/f including ADO

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Social Work team. This is a Full Time position, working 80 hours per fortnight (including ADO), based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, City and Royal Park Campuses.

Your Opportunity:

  • Provide high quality culturally specific care to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander inpatients
  • Provide clinical excellence and social work service to inpatients of the Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Foster positive team and workplace culture
  • Be part of and contribute to a dynamic and progressive Social Work team

About You:

  • You are able to deliver excellent social work patient focused clinical care to patients and their carers
  • You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • You have the experience and skills to mentor and supervise junior staff

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, as being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for the position under the 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)

A position description is attached.

Organisational Culture:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria. Situated on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, RMH recognises, pays respect to and celebrates the long-standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage within the community we serve. We are committed to building strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, recognising their values, living culture and practices, continuing spiritual connection to the land and waters and their right to self-determination.

By joining RMH, you will work for an organisation that proudly values respect, social inclusion, and making a difference to our community.

Our Commitment to you

Here at The RMH we strive for excellence with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.

We believe our success comes from our people. We’re committed to the RMH being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. We have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership, education and empowering our staff to Speak Up for themselves and each other.

This is a role where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly defining career opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to help us transform the future of the RMH and ultimately ensure we continue to deliver world class healthcare.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

You are encouraged to call the Managers of Social Work Alison Hocking (0438 836 424) to learn more about the role.

Want to learn more about our workplace culture? We can also connect you with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff member - who will be happy to share their employment experience and insights.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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