What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinician SW - Grade 3 position at The Alfred Foundation?
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) is a Health Independence Program (HIP) and sits within Alfred Health’s Home, Acute and Community (HAC) Program. As defined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), HARP aims to “provide hospital substitution and diversion by supporting people in the community, in ambulatory settings, and in people’s homes.”
Alfred Health’s HARP service is delivered by a multidisciplinary workforce operating within an interdisciplinary model of care.
We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker with a strong interest in chronic and complex holistic health care. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in coordinating and supporting individuals with complex psychosocial needs, as well as leading and mentoring clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.
The Position
The HARP Senior Clinician - Social Work plays a key role in providing clinical leadership and coordinating service delivery within the centralised HARP Allied Health team. The Senior Clinician - Social work provides professional leadership/supervision of the Case Management/Social Worker unit (currently 4 Social Workers), and contributes to operations and activity of that unit. As a leader within the HARP AHP cohort, they may be expected to support physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians. The Senior Social worker will also hold a small caseload of their own, in-line with their EFT.
Key Responsibilities
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Emma Jessup, HARP Operation Lead on 0409 623 808.
Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Fixed term appointment until March 2027
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight monthly ADO) - job share considered
- Social Worker Grade 3, Year 1-4 (SC31-SC34)
- Alfred Health Care Group
- Great staff benefits!
The Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) is a Health Independence Program (HIP) and sits within Alfred Health’s Home, Acute and Community (HAC) Program. As defined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), HARP aims to “provide hospital substitution and diversion by supporting people in the community, in ambulatory settings, and in people’s homes.”
Alfred Health’s HARP service is delivered by a multidisciplinary workforce operating within an interdisciplinary model of care.
We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker with a strong interest in chronic and complex holistic health care. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in coordinating and supporting individuals with complex psychosocial needs, as well as leading and mentoring clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.
The Position
The HARP Senior Clinician - Social Work plays a key role in providing clinical leadership and coordinating service delivery within the centralised HARP Allied Health team. The Senior Clinician - Social work provides professional leadership/supervision of the Case Management/Social Worker unit (currently 4 Social Workers), and contributes to operations and activity of that unit. As a leader within the HARP AHP cohort, they may be expected to support physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians. The Senior Social worker will also hold a small caseload of their own, in-line with their EFT.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing secondary consultation and clinical support across the HARP team
- Leading initiatives to enhance clinical and professional skills, including student development
- Organising and facilitating case conferences to support complex discharge planning from inpatient wards, the Emergency Department, and HARP
- Collaborating closely with the HARP Manager, operational leads, and clinical staff
- Delivering discipline-specific supervision and professional development, including support for clinicians from non-social work backgrounds
- Coordinating education sessions to ensure staff remain current with contemporary psychosocial practices and foster a culture of continuous learning
- Managing a caseload of clients, providing expert assessment and care planning
- Contributing to service improvement and research activities within HARP and Alfred Health
- Representing the service to support state-wide psychosocial outcomes for patients
- Hold a Degree or equivalent qualification
- Be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Meet AASW standards
- Comply with the Code of Conduct as per Schedule 2 of the Health Complaints Act 2016
- Agreeable to provide an annual Statutory Declaration stating that credentialing requirements have been met for Social Workers at Alfred Health
- Extensive clinical experience in and knowledge of patient-centred, best practice
- Extensive clinical experience in relevant community sectors. i.e. Community case management or management of complex chronic diseases
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
- Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Emma Jessup, HARP Operation Lead on 0409 623 808.
Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.