Grade 1 Social Worker

Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight Located at Frankston Hospital but may rotate accross other sites Classification Grade 1 Year 1-5* plus super On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. Team & Role The Peninsula Health Social Work Department is recruiting to a permanent, full time Grade 1 Social Work position. This position is suited to a new graduate or early career Social Worker. As a Grade 1 Social Worker on the rotations program, you will be supported to develop your career in health and work across a range of settings including acute and subacute wards. You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development. Grade 1 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and are supported by dedicated Site Senior Social Workers. Grade 1 Social Workers work respectfully with consumers and their carers to complete psychosocial assessments, plan interventions, respond to risk and contribute dynamically to care and discharge planning. Please click here to see the position description. Skills and Experience Required You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance. As a multi-site organisation you may be required to work across sites. You will have access to our extensive pool of fleet cars and will need a Victorian Drivers licence. 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 Next Steps Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform. For role specific information please contact Meghan O'Brien on . If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition team on , option 1. The role ceases advertising on 1/01/2026. 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. Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally. Additional Information Peninsula 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: *Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 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: It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. #J-18808-Ljbffr