Permanent or Limited term opportunities for early career Social Workers
- Start a rewarding career in health
- Supervision & seminars to promote your growth
- 5 weeks annual leave & monthly ADO
- Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR1 YR1-5 (SC11 – 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 ready to start a meaningful and rewarding Social Work career in health? We are looking for new graduate or early careers Social Workers to join the Peninsula Health Social Work Department. Full time positions are available on a permanent or limited term basis. These positions are part of a Grade 1 rotations program, where you will receive regular supervision, and be supported to participate in seminars that have been specifically designed to enhance your professional development. The rotations program also provides opportunity to work across both acute and subacute wards (permanent role). Grade 1 Social Workers are supported by onsite Senior Social Workers and work as part of both a Social Work and a multi-disciplinary team, providing many opportunities for rewarding collaboration. Grade 1 Social Workers work with consumers and their carers to complete psychosocial assessments, plan interventions, respond to risk and contribute dynamically to 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 regarding the role, please contact Claire Duane on 9784 7073.
Please submit your application before the closing date of 7/07/2025. 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.
