• Permanent, full time opportunity for new graduate or early career Social Worker
• Develop versatile skills & experience in varied roles 
• 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 

An opportunity exists for a new graduate or early career Social Worker to join the Peninsula Health Social Work Department on a full time, permanent basis.  As a Grade 1 Social Worker on the rotations program, you will be supported to develop your career in health and work across a range of settings including acute and subacute wards.  You will receive regular supervision and additionally be supported to participate in seminars specifically designed to enhance your professional development. Grade 1 Social Workers work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and are supported by dedicated Site Senior Social Workers. Grade 1 Social Workers work respectfully 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!  

For role specific information contact Meghan O'Brien: MOBRIEN@PHCN.VIC.GOV.AU 

The role ceases advertising on 31st July 2025

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.  

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.  
   

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.