Clinician - Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS)

Reference Number: 1956

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours per Fortnight: 48

Classification: Social Worker Grade 2 (SC21-SC24)

Location: Graham Street Campus

Closing date: 28/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: angela.burns@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Our region:

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About the role:

The Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) at GV Health are looking for an experienced and passionate social worker to join the team. The Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) is a specialist multidisciplinary diagnostic, referral and educational service for people experiencing memory loss, or changes to their thinking (cognition) and those who care for them. CDAMS provides home or clinic based multidisciplinary assessments for expert clinical diagnosis, and links to appropriate services.

As the social worker you will provide a comprehensive service to clients of CDAMS which will include the provision of psychosocial assessments, client advocacy, carer support, education, referral to other agencies or assisting client’s meet their identified needs. As the social worker you will also play a key role in family meetings and supporting families post diagnosis, and ensuring they are linked in with appropriate services and supports.

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.