- Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
- Located at the Mornington Centre
- Classification: Grade 2 Year 1-4* plus super
On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
The Team & Role
Peninsula Health is seeking a permanent & full-time Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team at The Mornington Centre. In this role you will provide support to older adults who are receiving inpatient care in a GEM setting. You will be responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, providing emotional and adjustment support and provide targeted interventions with both individuals and their families. You will be required to have a sound knowledge of the psychosocial issues that older people in our local community experience & will have experience in navigating relevant service systems. You will have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively to achieve patient goals and develop patient-centred discharge plans. You will receive regular supervision and support from a dedicated on-site Senior Social Worker, and you will also provide supervision to Grade 1 Social Workers and students.
Please click here to see the position description.
Skills and Experience Required
We anticipate you will have:
- You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work and two years of relevant post-qualification work experience. Postgraduate 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
Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
For role specific information please contact Erin Kostrzewa on 9784 7073 or Claire Duane on 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 27/12/2025. 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.
Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
Additional Information
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 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 salary circular 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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