Fixed term, full time opportunity for early career Social Worker
- Work with experienced & specialised Women’s and Children’s teams
- Develop skills in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- 5 weeks annual leave & monthly ADO
- Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR1 YR1-5 (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. 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
An opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Social Worker Social Worker to join the Peninsula Health Social Work Department in the Women’s and Children’s team. This role is available on a fixed term, full time basis until December 2025 and will provide high quality social work services across both inpatient and outpatient settings including Children’s Ward, the Paediatric Diabetes Clinic, birthing & maternity services. You will be responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, providing support to infants, children & families and will demonstrate a sound knowledge of child development and safety. You will work within experienced and specialised multi-disciplinary teams including both internal and external service providers. You will receive regular supervision to enhance your professional development.
For further details please refer to the Position description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
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
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 Martine Bramwell on 9784 7073 or
Meghan O Brien on 9784 7073.
To Apply: Please submit your application before the closing date of 2 June 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 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.
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