Social Work Grade 3 - Alfred Trauma Service

About the role

Fixed term position until June 2027. Full time (80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADO). Located at The Alfred, this Social Worker Grade 3 (Year 1‑4, SC31‑SC34) role is based in the Trauma Service. The department focuses on quality of life and participation in care, providing psychosocial support, discharge planning, crisis intervention, bereavement counselling, family support, care coordination, referrals and community liaison to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, adjustment counselling and therapy.
• Undertake discharge planning, case planning, family work, community liaison, networking and referral to external stakeholders.
• Offer bereavement counselling and family support.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research activities.
• Provide staff and student supervision and support.
• Work within a multidisciplinary trauma team, providing leadership to the trauma team and social work department when required, in collaboration with the Grade 3 Trauma Team Lead.
• Be prepared to work in any unit within the trauma stream as directed by the trauma team leader.
• Work one weekend day per month.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Understanding of the psychosocial issues associated with the trauma patient cohort.
• Substantial recent experience working in a hospital setting.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of NDIS, aged care and VPTAS processes.
• Current and valid Working with Children’s Check.

Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia.
• On‑site car and bike parking (pre‑tax, subject to availability).
• Access to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities via Fitness Passport membership.
• On‑site fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport (pre‑tax memberships).
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

Schedule

Full time – 80 hours