About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Hospital:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The RCH is committed to the </span><a href="https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Child Safe Standards</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">For further Information on RCH is available </span><a href="https://www.rch.org.au/rch/about/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p><div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This is a full-time, Fixed Term (6 months until 04 January 2027) position at 80 hours per fortnight for one talented Social Worker to join the Complex Care Hub. The Complex Care Hub is an innovative interdisciplinary service that has been established to lead and coordinate the health care experiences for complex patients and their families. The purpose of this role is to provide social and emotional assessment and intervention for children and families within the Complex Care Hub, where health issues are identified as impacting on quality of life and outcomes for the child. You will use your knowledge of chronic health, disability and community resources to improve the health and wellbeing of children and their families. Some home visits will be required to support families in the community. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="text-decoration:underline">Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as:</span> Social Worker (Complex Care Hub - Grade 2).</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Classification for this position is governed by Award 01 - Allied Health and will range from SC21 (Grade 2 ,Year 1) to SC24 (Grade 2, Year 4) (FTE base salary $90,235.60 to $103,724.40 per annum, plus Superannuation).</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What you'll achieve:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide high quality, evidenced based clinical care to children and families presenting with a broad range of complex medical and psychosocial needs</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Engage in quality improvement, research & evaluation projects to enhance existing Social Work, Allied Health services and materials provided to patients and families</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Promote and develop partnerships with other health care and community providers / Social Work networks</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Your skills and experience:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Eligibility for membership of AASW and meet AASW CPE accreditation standards</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Clinical experience recognised in closely related field of practice</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated capacity to respond to vulnerable children, trauma and bereavement</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of disability services and the NDIS</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and effectively articulate the social work role</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A strong understanding of community resources and legislation relevant to children and families</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current Full Victorian Drivers Licence</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click <a title="" href="http://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/social-worker-grade-2-cch-pd.pdf" target="_self">here</a> to view the position description. </em></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Complex Care Hub:</strong></span></div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Royal Children’s Complex Care Hub is an interdisciplinary service that has been established to lead and coordinate the health care experiences for complex patients and their families. Patients with complex needs frequently require multiple teams, advanced technology and medical equipment to support their care needs, both within the hospital and at home. As an integral part of the Royal Children’s Complex Care Hub, the role of the social worker is to deliver and improve service provision for children with complex needs and their families and to initiate strategies to better supports their care and treatment. The social worker will work in partnerships with families of children with complex care needs, and work in close liaison with other service providers both within the hospital and the community.</span></p> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hybrid work model, if applicable to role</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Convenient location & close to public transport</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Staff immunisation drives</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Special events</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Discounted Private Health Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Other requirements:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Valid Working with Children Check</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current Full Victorian Drivers Licence </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application process:</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.</span></div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!</span></div> <div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>For further information about this role please contact Helen Stewart via phone: 9345 6111.</em></span></div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Why work at the RCH?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We also offer </span><a href="https://www.rch.org.au/careers/staff-benefits/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">staff benefits</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Are you ready to join our team?</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Applications close: 17 July 2026.</span></strong></p>