• Employment status: Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week
• Located in: Located in Frankston, Victoria
• Classification: Allied Health (Social Worker, Psychologist) - Grade 3 (Year 1-4*)
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
As the Team Leader Men’s Services you are responsible for leading high quality interventions across the Mens Behaviour Change Program and Taskforce Alexis with the ultimate goal of improving safety for women and children affected by family violence. This crucial role requires a complex understanding of the drivers of family violence and best practice approaches to support men achieve stability and safety in their lives.
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Skills & Experience Required
• Tertiary Qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Social Science or related fields.
• Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
• Experience in leading teams in the family violence sector
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in working with adults using family violence including assessment, risk management and safety planning
• Current Victorian driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check.
Key Selection Criteria
• Experience in related family Violence, child wellbeing or family services sector
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations, monitoring own stress levels and practising and promoting self-care strategies
• Demonstrated well developed organisational and administrative skills, including ability to effectively manage time, and competing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively internally, with partner, stakeholders and the community
• Experience in holding a case load of clients across the community sector in either intake or case management
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
For role specific information please contact Lewis Burnside - lburnside@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 4th March 2026. 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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside 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 Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.