Social Worker - Grade 2

Peninsula Health

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Description (EN)

⭐ Looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your development is supported? Join us!

Multiple Full Time or Part Time Grade 2 Social Worker Opportunities Available - Limited Term until November 2027
Work in our state-of-the-art Peninsula University Hospital
Classification: Social Worker Grade 2, Year 1- Year 4 (SC21 - SC24)* plus super
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Join a team committed to learning, growth and excellence through a strong Social Work-specific professional development program

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Join a supportive and collaborative Social Work team at Peninsula University Hospital, where learning, professional growth and teamwork are highly valued. As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you'll provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and discharge planning across a diverse acute healthcare setting, while contributing to the development of Grade 1 Social Workers and students through mentoring and supervision.

Please click here to see the Position Description.

A day in the life:

📋Review caseloads, referrals and discharge priorities across multiple wards
🧠 Complete psychosocial assessments and develop intervention plans
🤝 Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care
❤️ Support patients and families through complex challenges
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Facilitate family meetings and care planning discussions
🏠 Coordinate safe discharges and connect patients with community supports.
⚠️ Identify psychosocial risks and implement appropriate interventions.
🌱 Mentor and supervise Grade 1 Social Workers and students.
📝 Complete clinical documentation and handovers.
💡Contribute to quality improvement and service enhancement initiatives.

Benefits

Step into state-of-the-art facilities at the new Peninsula University Hospital
Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Unlock exclusive Blue Light Card discounts
Stay active with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
Join a team environment with a warm, supportive, and collaborative team culture
Experience regular peer supervision for Grade 1 and Grade 2 Social Workers
Grow your practice through high-quality supervision and reflective opportunities
Feel empowered through opportunities to influence service development and professional practice

Skills & Experience Required

Bachelor of Social Work or Qualifying Master of Social Work, with eligibility for AASW membership
Minimum two years' post-qualifying experience in a hospital or related healthcare setting
Strong assessment, discharge planning and counselling skills
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Next Steps

If you have any role specific questions, our friendly team would love to hear from you! Please feel welcome to contact Claire Perriman, Deputy Head of Social Work CPerriman@phcn.vic.gov.au or 6614 1331.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruitmentandonboarding@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).

The role ceases advertising on 4 November 2026: 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. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed.

Please upload your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role. As multiple full-time and part-time opportunities are available, please specify in your cover letter whether you are interested in a full-time, part-time, or either arrangement.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside 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 all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

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

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

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