- Fixed term, full time opportunity for new graduate or early career Social Worker
- Receive regular supervision & seminars to kickstart your career
- 5 weeks annual leave & monthly ADO
- Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR1 YR2-5 (SC12 – SC15)*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. 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
Are you passionate about a career in health? An opportunity exists for a new graduate or early career Social Worker to join the Peninsula Health Social Work Department on a full time, fixed term basis until mid December 2025. As a Grade 1 Social Worker on the rotations program, you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills. You will receive regular supervision and participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development. You will commence at The Mornington Centre, surrounded by experienced clinicians working with older adults and their families in a GEM setting. You will be supported by a dedicated Site Senior Social Worker. You will work respectfully and autonomously with consumers and their carers to complete psychosocial assessments, plan interventions, respond to risk and contribute dynamically to patient-centred discharge planning.
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. 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
Apply NOW!
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information about the role please contact Erin Kostrzewa/Claire Duane on 9784 7073.
To Apply: Please submit your application before the closing date of 25/07/2025. Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews may occur before the close date. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date.
Additional Requirements
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 disabilities.
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 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.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
