Social work careers

Our Social Work team at Alfred Health is a place where your growth and wellbeing are our priority. Our team enjoy wellbeing treat sessions, flexible professional development hours, and tailored support from our specialised services like the Family Violence team and NDIS navigators.

We work across diverse clinical areas, contribute to special projects, and expand our skills with access to mentorship and supportive leadership. We are a team of some 50 Social Workers. Our collaborative and inclusive culture, personalised supervision, and dedicated senior staff ensure you’re supported to expand your professional horizons, grow as a clinician and make a lasting impact in your work.

Unique opportunities available to our Social Work team include:

  • Work within a broad range of Alfred Health’s specialty services including Emergency Department, Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Burns, Infectious Diseases
  • Access to Jo Gibbs’ wellbeing treat sessions to support staff wellness
  • Dedicated support from clinical experts in family violence, NDIS navigators, and clinical education
  • Opportunities to work across diverse clinical areas and contribute to research and special projects
  • Access to supportive leadership and structured mentorship programs
  • Comprehensive professional development and career growth pathways
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic team culture
  • Guaranteed protected professional development hours with flexible arrangements for completing training
  • Opportunities to expand skills through diverse hospital and ward settings, including weekend services
  • A supportive team environment with a focus on personalised and individualised supervision