Senior 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.

• Exciting and challenging working environment with great team culture
• Salary Packaging, career development Opportunities
• Fixed Term Part-Time until 8 January 2027
• Senior Social Worker (Grade 3)

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

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 Senior Social Worker (Grade 3) position within the Emergency Department is an integral part of the service. This Senior Social Worker is a recognised clinical expert with advanced skills and professional knowledge in mental health and AOD, women's health, crisis intervention, bereavement, trauma, family violence, vulnerable children and NDIS.

Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Member of (or eligibility for) members of the AASW
• Have had extensive clinical experience working in an Emergency Department
• Have had extensive clinical experience providing an expert clinical response to family violence referrals
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate with key contacts and welcomes constructive feedback. Polite and considerate in dealing with others.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy, Recruitment Coordinator:

The role ceases advertising on 19 November 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 Employees) Enterprise Agreement 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.

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