Access Intake 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.

• Seeking casual workers to join the ACCESS team
• Be the first point of contact for information and referrals to a wide range of community health services
• Classification: Community Development Worker - Classification TBC

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

ACCESS is the first point of contact for information and referrals to a wide range of community health, rehabilitation and specialist services provided by Peninsula Health. This position is responsible for ensuring timely referral management and responsive contact with clients, connecting them with the most appropriate service, as per client needs and Peninsula Health service guide criteria.

Please refer to Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant relevant experience in the health or community health services sector
• Advanced interviewing and engagement skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant health and community services
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

What Next

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For role specific information contact Rachel Flanigan at

The role ceases advertising on 31 August 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 Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 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.

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