Social Worker - Grade 2

Peninsula Health; Frankston; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite parking

Job summary

Peninsula Health is hiring multiple Full Time or Part Time Grade 2 Social Workers for the new Peninsula University Hospital. You will perform psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a modern acute care environment.

You will mentor junior social workers, supervise students, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while delivering compassionate, equitable care across the care continuum.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review caseloads, referrals and discharge priorities across 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.
• Mentor and supervise Grade 1 Social Workers and students.
• Complete clinical documentation and handovers.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service enhancement initiatives.
• Participate in supervision for Grade 1 and 2 Social Workers.

Skills

Assessment

Discharge planning

Counselling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Clinical documentation

Quality improvement

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (qualifying)

Tools

Driver's Licence (Victorian)

Job description

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

• 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.

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.
• 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
• 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 [e-mail] or 6614 1331.

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.

*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.