Job Description
Posting Start Date:  22/12/2025
Req ID:  4718
Job Title:  Women's and Children's Social Worker
Employment Status:  Permanent Part Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 
  • Permanent Part-Time role, 64 hours per fortnight (4 days per week)
  • Located in Frankston
  • Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR1 YR1-5 (SC12 – SC15)* plus super

   
The Team & Role  

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 permanent, part time basis working four days per week (Thursdays and Fridays essential). The successful candidate will provide high quality social work services across both inpatient and outpatient settings including Children’s Ward, the Paediatric Diabetes Clinic, birthing & maternity services, joining experienced teams in a brand new hospital building. You will be responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, providing support to infants, children, adolescents & families and will demonstrate a sound knowledge of child development and safety. You will work within specialised multi-disciplinary teams including both internal and external service providers. You will receive regular supervision to enhance your professional development. 

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Skills & Experience Required
   
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.  

 

Benefits  

  • Step into state-of-the-art facilities 

  • Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking  

  • 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 Martine Bramwell on 9784 7073 or Meghan O Brien 9784 7073.
   
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 9784 2700, option 1.

The role ceases advertising on 21/01/2026 - 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.    

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.  
   

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 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.  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 Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.  

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