2026 Social Work

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Step into this new role and advance your career in a graduate program

• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture

• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification Range: SW GR 1 YR 3 (YC37)**

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Social Work graduates across the program will be supported by a structured education program, individualised learning plan and group supervision peer models. A successful applicant will move into either the Child and Youth stream, the Aged Mental Health stream or Adult Mental Health stream where a six-month rotation between either inpatient, residential or community services will occur. With a protected workload, weekly supervision and regular educational opportunities, this 12-month role commecing in February 2026 is designed to enable and support transition to mental health practice and provide opportunities for ongoing employment within mental health services at Peninsula Health on completion.

For a more in-depth view of the role, please refer to Graduate Social Work Mental Health Position Description

Applications close: 7th September, 2025

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Bachelor or Qualifying Master's degree (MSWq) in social work enabling eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

• A sound understanding and interest in the provision of social work services to people with mental health issues.

• Knowledge of current social work practices relevant to mental health and an ability to articulate theoretical basis for practice.

What Next

Apply now

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For queries regarding the role, please contact Margaret Cowgill

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.