Social Worker Grade 2

Grade 2 Oncology Social Work Roles

• Full Time and Part Time Ongoing Positions
• Salary: $90,235 to $103,724 + Super (pro-rata for part time)
• Campus: Parkville

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 diverse 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 multiple Grade 2 Social Workers with both full time and part-time permanent positions available. 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. Dedicated Grade 3 Senior Social Workers support Grade 2 Social Workers.   

  

What You Will Need 

Required 

• A bachelor’s degree or Qualifying master’s 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.   

• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks, and principles, in the context of the current health care environment  

• Advanced people 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, implement, and evaluate new service strategies.  

• Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development  

• Established computer literacy skills.  

  

Desired 

• Experience collaborating with people affected by cancer.
• 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 

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

•             Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave

•             Flexible, hybrid working practices

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.  All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  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.  

Please indicate desired hours (full time, part time, days of week, number of hours / fortnight) in your covering letter.

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 11:59pm: Sunday 11 October 2026

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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.