Job Description

• Full Time / Fixed Term 12 months (LSL backfill)

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 3 Social Worker to join the Transition Care Program. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence-based Case Management support to aged care clients in Transition Care and leading day-to-day operational functions within the program. The role is based at St George’s Hospital in Kew and works as part of a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. Working at a Grade 3 level, the Team Leader - Operations will hold leadership responsibilities, including supporting patient flow for the Transition Care program at St Vincent’s. This will be balanced against a clinical caseload of bed-based clients requiring Case Management input and complex discharge planning (including placement in Residential Aged Care).

This is a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Worker with aged care experience to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development. The incumbent must hold, or be currently eligible for, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.

Classifications for this position will be: Social Worker Grade 3 SC31 – SC34 $104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time)

Duties include

• Provision of high quality, evidence-based, patient centred care.

• Collaborative care planning with clients, carers and/or families in the context of their health, functional, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and economic needs.

• Leadership support with day-to-day operational functions including: program intake, occupancy management, managing staff performance and leading team meetings.

• Collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team, including the p rovision of secondary consultation to staff in area of expertise.

• Drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives, team processes and service development activities

• Application of case management principles and practice frameworks including strengths based approaches.

Your Contribution

• Significant Social Work experience in Aged Care and awareness of the policy environment, including current knowledge of the Residential Aged Care sector and Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal processes

• Membership of, or eligibility for, AASW Membership

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including clients, families, external agencies and other health professionals

• Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate the qualities of excellent communication, negotiation, organisation, planning and problem solving

• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement processes

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of case management practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment.

• Well-developed teaching and education skills

• Evidence of commitment to professional development in relevant areas

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Culture of continuous improvement

Transition Care Program

The Transition Care Program (TCP) is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State and Territories. St Vincent’s TCP is resourced to follow the client through the service system and avoid unnecessary extension of hospital admissions and/or premature admission to residential care.

The intent of the Transition Care Program is to provide short-term support and active management for older people at the interface of the acute/subacute and residential aged care sectors.

The target group for Transition Care services at St Vincent’s are:

• Older people exiting from hospital who, via participation in the program, achieve further improvements to their physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning and an improved capacity for living independently; and/or

• Older people exiting from hospital for whom the focus will be on actively maintaining their functioning while assisting them and their family/carers make appropriate long term care arrangements.

The Transition Care Program is located at the St Georges Health Service in Kew, but services all of the St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne catchment.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact: Stephanie Allan, Manager Transition Care Program & Home Based Allied Health ph 0478 267 761

Job Title: Team Leader – Allied Health (Grade 3 Social Work)
Department: Transition Care Program
Program: St Vincent's Virtual & Home, Subacute Program
Reports to: Transition Care Manager

About the Position

The Team Leader is responsible for managing a clinical caseload while providing leadership and operational support within the Transition Care Program. As a member of the leadership team, you will contribute to staff supervision, education, training, professional development, service development and quality improvement, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care that achieves positive outcomes for clients. Working as either a case manager and/or discipline-specific clinician, you will partner with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team across both bed-based and home-based programs. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, coordinate health and social care services, monitor client progress and facilitate safe, timely transitions from hospital to community or residential care. Clinical interventions will be delivered in accordance with best practice, professional standards and person-centred care principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Provide leadership support for day-to-day operational functions, including intake, occupancy management, case reviews, team meetings and staff performance management.
• Participate in staff supervision, professional development and performance review processes.
• Provide expert advice and secondary consultation within your area of expertise.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, service development and continuous improvement activities.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments using case management principles and strengths-based approaches.
• Deliver discipline-specific assessment and intervention in line with best practice.
• Develop collaborative care plans with clients, carers and families.
• Facilitate client-centred goals that support health, wellbeing and independence.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and specialist services to meet client needs.
• Monitor client outcomes and coordinate discharge planning, ensuring appropriate community supports are established.
• Complete Transition Care Program assessments, including financial assessments and program orientation.
• Apply advanced clinical decision-making and risk assessment skills to manage complex client presentations.
• Establish effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, community providers and key stakeholders.
• Advocate for clients and families to support seamless navigation through health and aged care services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, activity reporting and records in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Manage workload effectively while responding to program priorities and organisational needs.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in an Allied Health discipline.
• Minimum seven years' post-graduate experience in a relevant acute, community health and/or aged care setting.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association and/or current professional registration.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support an interdisciplinary team.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of case management principles and contemporary healthcare practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive client assessment.
• Well-developed documentation, education and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services.
• Sound understanding of the Aged Care sector and the Transition Care Program.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification relevant to clinical practice (preferably at Master's level).

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Virtual & Home provides a broad range of acute, subacute and community-based services, including Hospital in the Home, Rehabilitation@Home, GEM@Home, District Nursing, Palliative Care@Home and the Transition Care Program.

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare guided by the values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement, supporting our people to provide outstanding care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients

Closing Date:

4 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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