• Fixed Term 12 month full time or part time (0.8) role working on the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
• New exciting opportunities coming with our Hospital Redevelopment
• Classification: OCC THER GR2 YR1-4 (YB20-YB23), QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR1-4 (YC42-YC45)*

On 1 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 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. 

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
The Older Adult Community Mental Health Team is a specialist multi-disciplinary and integrated service that provides a broad range of interventions, care coordination and support for older people experiencing severe and persistent mental health disorders and their carers.

The Older Adult Mental Health Clinician will plan, evaluate and review care, undertaking face-to-face assessments and contributing to recovery care plans. The role requires frequent liaison with external services and internal multi-disciplinary team.

For further information, please see the Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

• Qualifications as a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with relevant registration to the required registration bodies.
• Proven ability in the management of clients with a major mental health illness and in the techniques of assessment and crisis intervention, and recovery frameworks
• Experience working in an acute inpatient
• Current Victorian Drivers License

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy via email at mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au.

The role ceases advertising on: 24 October 2025

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. 

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.

* Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

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/

It is recommended that you are 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.