Job no: 78292
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Social Work
Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Fixed term appointment until March 2027
Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) - job share considered
Social Worker Grade 3, Year 1-4 (SC31-SC34)
Alfred Health Care Group
Great staff benefits!
The Department

The Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) is a Health Independence Program (HIP) and sits within Alfred Health’s Home, Acute and Community (HAC) Program. As defined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), HARP aims to “provide hospital substitution and diversion by supporting people in the community, in ambulatory settings, and in people’s homes.”

Alfred Health’s HARP service is delivered by a multidisciplinary workforce operating within an interdisciplinary model of care.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker with a strong interest in chronic and complex holistic health care. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in coordinating and supporting individuals with complex psychosocial needs, as well as leading and mentoring clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

The Position

The HARP Senior Clinician - Social Work plays a key role in providing clinical leadership and coordinating service delivery within the centralised HARP Allied Health team. The Senior Clinician - Social work provides professional leadership/supervision of the Case Management/Social Worker unit (currently 4 Social Workers), and contributes to operations and activity of that unit. As a leader within the HARP AHP cohort, they may be expected to support physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians. The Senior Social worker will also hold a small caseload of their own, in-line with their EFT.

Key Responsibilities

Providing secondary consultation and clinical support across the HARP team
Leading initiatives to enhance clinical and professional skills, including student development
Organising and facilitating case conferences to support complex discharge planning from inpatient wards, the Emergency Department, and HARP
Collaborating closely with the HARP Manager, operational leads, and clinical staff
Delivering discipline-specific supervision and professional development, including support for clinicians from non-social work backgrounds
Coordinating education sessions to ensure staff remain current with contemporary psychosocial practices and foster a culture of continuous learning
Managing a caseload of clients, providing expert assessment and care planning
Contributing to service improvement and research activities within HARP and Alfred Health
Representing the service to support state-wide psychosocial outcomes for patients
Qualifications and Experience Required

Hold a Degree or equivalent qualification
Be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Meet AASW standards
Comply with the Code of Conduct as per Schedule 2 of the Health Complaints Act 2016
Agreeable to provide an annual Statutory Declaration stating that credentialing requirements have been met for Social Workers at Alfred Health
Extensive clinical experience in and knowledge of patient-centred, best practice
Extensive clinical experience in relevant community sectors. i.e. Community case management or management of complex chronic diseases
Staff Benefits

Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.