Graduate Social Worker - Mental Health

Reference Number: 2049   

Job Title: Graduate Social Worker - Mental Health 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full - Time until 31/01/2027

Hours per Fortnight: 160 

Classification: Social Worker Grade 1 Years 1 – 7 (YC35-YC41)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 30/09/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Melissa Metcalf on Melissa.Metcalf@gvhealth.org.au 

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

About the role:

The Graduate Mental Health Social Worker reports directly to the Clinical Educator. The Allied Health Entry Level Program is a structured and supportive 12-month program which enables newly Graduated Allied Health Clinicians to gain confidence and competency working in the public Mental Health sector. The overall aim is for entry level clinicians to be supported in delivering high quality trauma informed, consumer-centred and holistic care to people living with serious mental illness.

The program will include:

• Intensive orientation program
• Regular clinical supervision
• Peer support program
• Structured education, training, & professional development opportunities
• Targeted career planning & progression consultations
• Protected caseloads

You will be offered the opportunity to rotate through various departments within the organisation including in 6 months blocks in any of the departments where another qualified social worker is working from these areas may include:

• Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Unit – Wanyarra
• Adult Community Team
• Infant, Child and Youth Wellness Mental Health Service (ICYWMHS)
• Headspace Centres
• Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT)

The successful applicant will have:

• Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour.
• Recently graduated or new to the mental health field (early career)
• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Have a commitment to professional development, service development and evaluation
• Have a commitment to acute/community mental health for people with serious mental health issues
• Mange time and prioritise competing demands to ensure clinically appropriate care is delivered in a timely manner, and non-clinical timeframes and responsibilities are met

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program  to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.