Social Work Graduate

Mental Health Social Worker Graduate Programme

Grade One Social Worker - Rotating into our Allied Health Early Careers Programme (Fixed term 2years)

To apply for this position, you must:

The Allied Health Graduate Programme offers: 

All applicants must possess:

• A strong interest in mental health and passionate about pursuing a career in public mental health
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• An ability to work as a team member and contribute to team decisions, as well as the willingness to learn from those around you
• A willingness to work under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
• An understanding of the biopsychosocial issues experienced by consumers and their supporters
• A commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and their families, carers & supporters
• A willingness to work under the MARAM and Information Sharing Framework.
• A growth mindset and commitment to professional development
• Be within twenty-four months of completion of tertiary Social Work qualification
• Computer literacy

About St Vincent’s Mental Health

St Vincent’s Mental Health Service is an area-based mental health service operating in the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. It includes a range of inpatient, residential and community-based programs, providing treatment to adults and older adults who experience acute and complex mental health issues. Multidisciplinary teams provide a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions underpinned by a strong commitment to recovery focused practice and person-centred care.

Why Work in Mental Health at St Vincent’s? 

• Work with people who are passionate about recovery.  
• Experience a positive work culture within an historical, values-based organisation originally established to serve socioeconomically disadvantaged groups in the local community
• Participate in career development, training, and progression opportunities  
• Receive support from staff who are continually motivated to provide the best possible care for consumers by building a confident and capable workforce 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Discovery Days to experience a range of teams within our service 
• Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay
• Great inner-city location. Easily accessible via public transport, extensive car parking options and close to Gertrude and Brunswick Streets in the heart of Fitzroy 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities 
• Staff Health Centre 
• Discounts and promotions are available through our Foundation 

Application

For more information, please contact:

Meg De Melo – Social Work Discipline Lead and Clinical Educator

Email: megan.demelo@svha.org.au

Tel: 0401166170

Alternative contact:

Loren Urzia – Social Work Clinical Educator

Email: loren.urzia@svha.org.au

Tel: 0400748925

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Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.


We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.



Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM


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