• Multiple Grade 2 Social Work positions available.
• Based at Frankston Hospital
• Full time, permanent & limited term options.
• Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR1-4 (SC21 – SC24)*

Join a dynamic and supportive Social Work team, working in a fast paced environment.

Who We Are and What We Stand For 

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. 

We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Multiple opportunities await to join the friendly and dynamic Social Work Department at Peninsula Health as a Grade 2 Social Worker based at Frankston Hospital.

Social Workers at Frankston Hospital are members of a large Social Work team who work collaboratively across a range of medical and surgical wards. The available positions will involve working with adults of all ages, who may be experiencing a wide range of medical and psychosocial issues. Social Workers undertake psychosocial assessments, develop interventions, provide emotional support and work alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered discharge plans. Grade 2 Social Workers provide support and clinical supervision to their Grade 1 Social peers & Social Work students.

These positions are suitable for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker, or a Grade 1 Social Worker with experience in health who is keen to progress their career.

Please see Position Description. 

What You Need 

We anticipate you will have:

• You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience post graduation. 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.

What Next 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700. 

For specific information on this role please contact Marilyn Connolly on 0466141331.

Additional Requirements 

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. 

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 salary circular for ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

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 safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.