Grade 2 Social Worker jobs

Req ID: 7694
Date: 13 Aug 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Social Work & Music Therapy
Division: Chief Nursing Officer
Department: Allied Health
Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
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Social Work & Music Therapy

Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Role - Casual

Parkville Campus
Develop versatile skills working on a supportive interdisciplinary team
Receive regular supervision & seminars to uplift your learning and your career
Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR1-4 (SC21-24)

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

What You Will Be Doing

There is an opportunity in the Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy team at Peter Mac to welcome a Grade 2 Social Worker on a casual basis. As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you will be supported to continue growing your career in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings.

You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development, including education around and opportunities for supervision of Grade 1 social workers, and students. Grade 2 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to provide excellent, world-class cancer care through oncology- specific psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, risk assessment and response, discharge planning, and community resource linkages.

This role will also provide opportunities to be involved in research, quality improvement projects, and development of relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in the oncology field. Grade 2 Social Workers are supported by dedicated Grade 3 Senior Social Workers.

What You Will Need

Required

A Bachelor's Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.
Eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) membership
Working with Children's Check
Police Check
Covid 19 & Influenza Vaccinations
Substantial postgraduate experience in a hospital or health care setting (oncology and/or palliative care experience preferred).
Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment
Highly developed interpersonal skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict management
Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an advanced level
Well-developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills
The ability to identify, plan and implement and evaluate new service strategies
Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development
Established computer literacy skills

Desired

Experience in providing supervision to students and/or less experienced staff members.
Knowledge of, and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and develop strategies to market the work of the profession in the organisation, and beyond
Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles

Benefits

Successful applicants will be provided:
Structured orientation program
Regular clinical supervision
Opportunities to be involved in research and quality improvement projects
Protected education, training, and professional development time
Targeted career planning and progression consultations
Graded caseloads
Generous salary packaging and super contributions
A supportive Health & Wellbeing Program

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a CV and a covering letter highlighting your key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Lauren Schairer, Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy, & Art Therapy
Contact Number: 8559 5267
Email: lauren.schairer@petermac.org

Applications Close 11:59: Thursday 27 August 2026

Position Summary
The Grade 2 Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of high quality social work services to patients receiving treatment at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Parkville or satellite campuses.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
SC21 – SC24
Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships
Internal

Peter Mac at all levels

External

Staff in government and non-government agencies
Community based care and support service providers
Hospitals and other health services
The Cancer Council and other peak bodies

Education
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work
Skills
Essential Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work Degree/ Qualifying Master’s Degree
Eligible for Registration with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Substantial postgraduate experience in a hospital or health care setting.
Current Working With Children Check
Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment
Highly developed interpersonal skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict management
Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an advanced level
Well-developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills
The ability to identify, plan and implement and evaluate new service strategies
Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development
Established computer literacy skills

Desirable Requirements

Experience in providing supervision to students and/or less experienced staff members
Knowledge of, and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and develop strategies to market the work of the profession in the organisation, and beyond
Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Eligible for Registration with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Provide direct high quality clinical services to patients and families within Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Compliance with AASW practice guidelines and professional standards, organizational policies and procedures.
Comprehensive range of social work services provided including: completion of psycho-social assessments and interventions plans to address access, community and organizational supports, adjustment to illness and other supportive care strategies relevant to the care of cancer patients and their families
Discharge planning in accordance with professional guidelines.
Patient and team satisfaction with service provided.
Documentation in accordance with professional guidelines and organizational practices.
Data collection in line with organizational requirements.
Engagement and self-reporting in Professional Supervision in accordance with AASW guidelines and organizational requirements
Participation in Professional Development Programs

2. Provide professional supervision to social work students and less experienced staff. Provides teaching and education regarding oncology social work to internal and external stakeholders.

Provide supervision as per professional standards and departmental requirements.
Provides in-services for staff on role and psychosocial issues.
Provides community consultation and education as required.

3. Contribute to the development, update and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols as required.

Develop policies in consultation with Head, Social Work Department and within professional standards.

4. Participates in the design, delivering and evaluation of relevant programs, quality research and projects in the Social Work Department.

Program development, quality assurance and practice based research activities in consultation with team, manager and professional supervisor.
Undertake active roles in relevant working groups.
Contribute to and coordinate departmental portfolios as required.
Report on all activities within agreed timelines.

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.