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.

• Clinical leadership position in an expanding health service
• Join a supportive leadership team
• Permanent Full Time Position
• Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR3 YR 1- YR4

Utilise both your clinical and leadership skills in an expanding, acute hospital environment.

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

This Social Work leadership position is based at Frankston Hospital the site of an exciting redevelopment and expansion bringing multiple opportunities for professional growth. You will work as part of the Social Work leadership team, advancing your clinical expertise whilst also utilizing and developing your leadership skills in an acute setting. The Senior Clinical Social Worker will work alongside the dedicated Social Work Site Senior for Frankston Hospital, to provide consultation, supervision and regular support to a dedicated and dynamic team of Social Workers. You will be supported to participate in professional development, quality initiatives and represent Social Work in a range of meetings and committees.

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 and a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience post graduation. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.

∙ 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 & Onboarding team on

For role specific information please contact Meghan O'Brien or Claire Duane on

The role ceases advertising on 19/09/2025. 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 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.