• Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight

• Located at Rosebud Hospital

• Classification: Grade 2 Year 1-4* plus super 

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 

There is currently an opportunity to join a supportive team at Rosebud Hospital, as a Grade 2 Social Worker. This position will involve working with adults who may be experiencing a wide range of medical issues across both acute and subacute settings.  This role is suitable for current Grade 2 Social Workers looking for a change of setting, or Grade 1 Social Workers with hospital experience who are ready to transition to a Grade 2 role.  You will receive regular support and supervision from a dedicated, onsite Site Senior Social Worker.  Grade 2 Social Workers also provide supervision to Grade 1 Social Workers and students.  You will be working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide support to patients and carers during inpatient admissions.  You will be required to have a strong knowledge of the psychosocial issues that our local community experience and be able to undertake psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, develop interventions, provide emotional support and work alongside internal and external teams to develop patient-centered discharge plans. 

Please click here to see the position description. 

Skills & Experience Required 

We anticipate you will have:   

• You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work & have relevant post qualification work experience. 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 

 
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