•    Permanent Part time (48 hours a fortnight)
•    Located in Frankston
•    Classification: Social Worker (Grade 2 Year 1-4*) plus super

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.

The Team & Role

At Home Subacute has a focus on shifting rehabilitation care out of the hospital setting, and into the home environment, to empower people to optimise their recovery, function and quality of life, with the support and guidance of home based rehabilitation experts. 

This Grade 2 Social Work role will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention and case management services to patients within At Home Subacute and HITH programs, to achieve optimal outcomes for clients in the community setting. There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, client focused goal setting with clear timelines and a collaborative team discharge.

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills and Experience Required

• Member or eligibility of the Australian Association of Social Work.
• Current Victorian Drivers license.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to independently deliver high quality social work services, including comprehensive assessment, counselling, patient management, and thorough discharge planning
• Previous Social Work experience in a public health setting and good working knowledge of community support services.
• Demonstrated awareness about home based services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Social Work theory.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload and effectively prioritise tasks
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff /or students.

 
Benefits 
•    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 Ester Mebalds at emebalds@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700 (Press 1).

The role ceases advertising on 14 November 2025.
Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
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 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: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026  salary circular 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 healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.