Job Description
Requisition No: 6505
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Allied Health
Program: AH & Clinical Support Management
Department: AH & Clinical Support Management
Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
Role Summary:
Location: Sunshine Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Salary: AHA Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Allied Health Assistant (Social Work) works alongside and under the guidance of qualified Social Workers to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care. In this role, you will assist with a variety of clinical support and administrative tasks that help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Social Work department and contribute to the broader multidisciplinary team.
You will work closely with patients and their families, using clear communication, practical skills and a compassionate approach to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes. This role may involve working across Western Health sites, depending on service needs and organisational priorities.
Key responsibilities:
Support Social Workers in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, including assisting with delegated patient related and administrative tasks
Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team
Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Social Work department and participate in team and service improvement activities
Work flexibly across sites and service areas as required, in line with organisational needs
About you:
Demonstrate motivation and possess a genuine interest in supporting patients and their families
Have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
Adapt to change and remain open to learning, with the ability to take direction and work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.
Be resilient and positive, with a flexible approach to changing priorities.
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Executive Division: Operations
Division: Allied Health
Program: AH & Clinical Support Management
Department: AH & Clinical Support Management
Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
Role Summary:
Location: Sunshine Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Salary: AHA Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Allied Health Assistant (Social Work) works alongside and under the guidance of qualified Social Workers to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care. In this role, you will assist with a variety of clinical support and administrative tasks that help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Social Work department and contribute to the broader multidisciplinary team.
You will work closely with patients and their families, using clear communication, practical skills and a compassionate approach to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes. This role may involve working across Western Health sites, depending on service needs and organisational priorities.
Key responsibilities:
Support Social Workers in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, including assisting with delegated patient related and administrative tasks
Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team
Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Social Work department and participate in team and service improvement activities
Work flexibly across sites and service areas as required, in line with organisational needs
About you:
Demonstrate motivation and possess a genuine interest in supporting patients and their families
Have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
Adapt to change and remain open to learning, with the ability to take direction and work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.
Be resilient and positive, with a flexible approach to changing priorities.
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💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.