Social Worker - Grade 3 Oncology

Reference Number: 2185

Job Title: Social Worker 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until December 2028                                                             

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Grade 3 (SC31-SC34)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 19/11/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Karen.dyer@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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

Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:

 A new and exciting opportunity is available within GV Health Social Work Department for an experienced Social Worker to lead the development, implementation and monitoring of expanded social work services for people living with cancer across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for service design, leading Quality Improvement activities and strengthening the skills and expertise related to Oncology services within the broader Social Work department. This will include providing direct social work services in the clinical setting and directly participating in, and leading GV Health Social Work department in clinical practice, research, teaching and mentoring. 

We are looking for:

An experienced, passionate Social Worker who can demonstrate their:

• experience of person-centred care across a range of clinical settings
• extensive clinical experience in oncology service provision
• comprehensive knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based practice in oncology service provision
• highly effective leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, including creativity in problem solving
• experience in leading and completing quality improvement and education activities
• skills and experience in consumer advocacy at an individual and service level
• sound presentation and public speaking skills

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.