Community Development 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.

• Community Development Worker (Dual Diagnosis Clinician)
• Limited Term Part Time 60.8 hours per fortnight until 30 June 2026
• Come and Work on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula
• Classification: Community Development Worker up to Class 2B Year 7*

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 DoingThis position sits within Peninsula Health's Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program and is based at the Tarnbuk Centre. This role provides services across Peninsula Health's catchment of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. This position involves supporting clients with complex AOD and mental health concerns. Reach Out is a multidisciplinary team that includes a Senior AOD Clinician, AOD Clinician, Lived experience worker and GP.

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What You NeedWe anticipate you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications (or working toward) appropriate to the position such as community mental health, social work or counselling.
• Skill set - AOD core competencies (or working toward):
• CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context,
• CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues,
• CHCCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues, and
• CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
• Demonstrated experience in delivering mental health interventions.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

What NextIf you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Jessica Strathdee role specific information contact Robert White role ceases advertising on 07 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 RequirementsPeninsula 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 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.

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