Social Worker- Ambulatory Aged Care

Reference number: 2966

Job title: Social Worker- Ambulatory Aged Care 

Employment type: Permanent Part Time                                                    

Hours per fortnight: 64 

Classification: Social Worker Grade 2, Years 1 - 3 (SC21 - SC24)

Location: New Dookie Road 

Closing date: 10/11/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Jacinta Kennedy on Jacinta.Kennedy@gvhealth.org.au

About the department:

Ambulatory Aged Care Program (AACP) consists of 3 programs: Transition Care Program (TCP), Restorative Care Program (REST) and GEM In The Home (GEMITH).

The TCP provides short term support and active management for older people at the interface of the acute/sub-acute and residential aged care sectors.  It is goal oriented, time limited and targets older people at the conclusion of a hospital episode who require more time and support in a non-hospital environment to complete their restorative process optimise their functional capacity and finalise and access their longer-term care arrangements.

REST provides the same support and management as TCP.  The clients in restorative care are inpatients of GV Health while on this program.  They can be younger clients (50+) and do not require an ACAS assessment to access the program.

GEMITH provides person focused care for people over 65, and operates within an integrated service delivery model utilising interdisciplinary team-based care with the aim to improve and maintain a person’s functional capacity and maximisetheir independence.

About the role:

This position will provide Social Work services to AACP clients, their families and significant others in a community setting. The Social Worker will function as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the planning and implementation of high quality Social Work interventions.  The Social Worker will have a strong focus on continuous improvement, and the ongoing evaluation of the quality and outcomes of social work interventions.  The Social Worker must communicate and interact effectively with relevant departments within GV Health and external services to ensure best practice outcomes. 

Successful candidate will have:

• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Demonstrated skills in assessment and intervention options for patients with diverse and complex psychosocial circumstances
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care in relation to adjustment to illness, disability or lifestyle changes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as active member of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships with a wide range of internal departments, community agencies and services

You can view the 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'. 

How to apply:

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/  

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more. 

Our region: 

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities.  Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Our benefits:  

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our 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 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

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: 

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children 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.