Job Description

Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to make a difference in women's health while enjoying an excellent work-life balance? This is your chance to work in the stunning coastal town of Warrnambool with our dedicated Social Work and Counselling team at the Women's Health Services.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, ongoing position
• Part-Time/Job Share Applications Considered
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Social Worker Grade 3
• Salary Range: $104,135.20 - $118,981.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

This role provides specialised psychosocial support to women and families during the pregnancy period, with a focus on early identification and management of risk and psychosocial needs. Key responsibilities include mental health screening, family violence response, complex risk assessment, and care coordination for women with high-risk or complex needs.

You will provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring integrated, high-quality, woman-centred care across the perinatal continuum.

Your key responsibilities

• Conducting psychosocial screenings and risk assessments
• Providing counselling, mediation, and therapeutic interventions
• Liaising with various healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care
• Offering expert consultation on family violence, child protection, and infant safety
• Supporting women with emotional, physical, and cultural well-being

What you bring

• Eligibility for AASW membership with minimum of 7 years' post-qualification clinical experience in perinatal, women's health or a women and children's settings.
• Advanced skills in perinatal psychosocial assessments and mental health screening, early intervention and prevention and counselling skills.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice and relevant legislation (Family Violence, Child Safety, Information Sharing, Mandatory Reporting).
• Expertise in perinatal risk assessment and complex care coordination.
• Experience providing specialist consultation and leadership in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to deliver clinical supervision, education and professional guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for women and families within complex clinical environments.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision including group supervision and reflective practice
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 22 March 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

For any queries regarding the role please contact Natalie Jeremias - Manager Social Work and Counselling Department - njeremias@swh.net.au

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au