Social Worker - Grade 1

Bayside Health; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking an experienced Grade 1 Social Worker to join our Regional Care Group in Leongatha and Korumburra, Victoria. The role delivers person-centred psychosocial care, with assessments, clinical reasoning, and discharge planning across the lifespan.

The position may span acute, subacute, medical and community social work settings, with supervision and involvement in quality improvement initiatives. Applicants should hold a qualifying social work degree and relevant checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Current Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Understanding of child safeguarding and family violence requirements (including MARAM).

Responsibilities

• Conduct multidimensional psychosocial assessments and formulate complex intervention and discharge plans.
• Provide safe, person-centred care in partnership with clients, families and healthcare teams.
• Work across admitted and community social work services with regular supervision and quality-improvement participation.

Skills

Social work

Education

Bachelor or Master of Social Work

Job description

Permanent Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight

Located in Leongatha and Korumburra, Victoria

About Bayside Health:

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.

About the Role:

Bayside Health - Regional Care Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our team. Grade 1 Social Worker provides safe and effective, person centred care in partnership with clients, their families and healthcare team. This worker will use their skills to undertake multi-dimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans.

The position supports clients across the lifespan and we require knowledge and skills including Aged Care, NDIS, VCAT and Family Violence.

As a Grade 1 Social worker you will be supported through regular supervision, will participate in multidisciplinary team, and be encouraged to participate in quality improvement activities. This role may require you to work across both admitted services (ie. Acute, Subacute, Medical) or Community Social work teams, depending on the organisation requirements.

Position Description Below:

https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/Bayside_Health_PD_RCG_SWG1.pdf

Mandatory Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated and flexible individual with the ability to respond and adapt to change, display empathy, prioritise and problem solve effectively with a positive "can-do" attitude and eagerness to learn.

• Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Worker (AASW).
• Current Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Demonstrated understanding of child safeguarding and family violence requirements, including MARAM.

• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For any questions, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at **@basscoasthealth.org.au

Please state in your application if you currently work for Bayside Health.

The role ceases advertising on 13 November 2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

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.

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.