Social Worker

Bayside Health; City of Frankston; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Fitness Passport access

Résumé du poste

Bayside Health is hiring a Grade 1 Social Worker to deliver social work services across acute and subacute settings in Frankston, Victoria. You will participate in a rotational program across Peninsula Health sites, supporting patients and families through assessment, intervention, advocacy, and discharge planning.

The role offers opportunities to develop skills in risk assessment, community resource navigation, and patient-centred care, with a focus on collaborative, holistic care within a

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor or Masters of Social Work & eligible for AASW Membership.
• Current Drivers License.
• Experience in healthcare settings is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality social work services across acute and subacute healthcare settings.
• Support patients and families through assessment, intervention, advocacy, and discharge planning.
• Work as part of a rotational program across Peninsula Health sites to address complex psychosocial needs.

Connaissances

Social work skills

Healthcare experience

Driver's license

Formation

Bachelor or Master of Social Work

Description du poste

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.

• Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
• Located in Frankston, Victoria

The Team & Role

As a Grade 1 Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality social work services across acute and subacute healthcare settings, supporting patients and families through assessment, intervention, advocacy, and discharge planning. Working as part of a structured rotational program across Peninsula Health sites, you will apply clinical skills and social work theory to address complex psychosocial needs, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to coordinated patient care. This role offers the opportunity to develop experience across diverse clinical settings while building expertise in risk assessment, rehabilitation, community resource navigation, and patient‑centred care.

Skills & Experience Required

• Completed Bachelor or Masters of Social Work & eligible for AASW Membership.
• Current Drivers License.
• Experience in healthcare settings is highly valued (desirable).
• 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 partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

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.