Social Worker Grade 2

Limited Term Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight until July 2027 Located at Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston Classification: Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1

• Year 4 (SC21
• SC24)* plus super 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 focussed 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 At Home Subacute delivers high-quality, evidence-based multidisciplinary care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, providing a genuine alternative to hospital-based care.

Our innovative model focuses on empowering individuals to maximise their recovery, independence and quality of life, supported by a team of experienced rehabilitation professionals. As part of this dynamic service, you'll support patients across rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management, and palliative care streams.

Enjoy a varied and rewarding role delivering care through home visits, clinic appointments, group programs and telehealth, while working collaboratively with allied health, nursing, pharmacy and medical professionals in a well-established 7-day service. You'll also be joining a welcoming and supportive team culture that values collaboration, professional growth and continuous learning, with access to regular supervision, mentoring and development opportunities to help you thrive in your career.

Please click here to see the position description. Skills & Experience Required Member or eligibility of the Australian Association of Social Work Current Victorian Drivers license Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability and experience to work within a multidisciplinary team Ability to independently deliver high quality social work services, including comprehensive assessment, counselling, patient management, and thorough discharge planning Previous Social Work experience in a public health setting and good working knowledge of community support services Demonstrated awareness about home based services Demonstrated knowledge and application of Social Work theory Ability to manage a demanding workload and effectively prioritise tasks Demonstrated ability to supervise staff /or students.

Benefits

Step into state-of-the-art facilities Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partner Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders Next Steps For role specific information please contact Ester Mebalds (emebalds@phcn.

vic.gov.au). 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 27 October 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.

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.