Social Worker

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.

• Commence your Social Work career in a supportive team
• Develop versatile skills & work in a variety of roles
• Receive regular supervision & seminars to kickstart your career
• Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR1 YR1-5 (SC11 - SC15)*

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look 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 Department at Peninsula Health is looking for new team members to join our dynamic and supportive team on a full time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for new graduate, or early career Social Workers to commence their career in health and join our expanding health service. As a Grade 1 Social Worker on the rotations program, you will be supported to develop your professional skills and work across a range of settings including acute and subacute wards. Grade 1 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and are supported by dedicated Senior Social Workers. Grade 1 Social Workers work respectfully with consumers and their carers to complete psychosocial assessments, plan interventions, respond to risk and contribute dynamically to discharge planning. You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development.

Please see Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance. Additionally, Social Work students who will be completing their studies in 2025 are welcome to apply.
• As a multi-site organisation you may be required to work across sites. You will have access to our extensive pool of fleet cars and will need a Victorian Drivers licence.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the recruitment and onboarding team on , option1.

For role specific information please contact Claire Duane or Claire Perriman on

The role ceases advertising on 29/10/2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

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

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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