- Casual roles available
- Located at Frankston Hospital
- Classification: Grade 3* plus super
Casual Allied Health Assistant role in busy Social Work Department
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
The Peninsula Health Social Work Department is seeking to recruit a casual Allied Health Assistant to support the work of our dedicated, qualified Social Workers. You may be a qualified Allied Health Assistant seeking a change in responsibilities, or a student currently studying Social Work and looking to build your work experience. You will be delegated a variety of tasks by qualified Social Workers and will have opportunity to utilise both your communication and administrative skills. You will primarily be based at Frankston Hospital, with opportunity to work across other sites. Join a friendly and supportive Social Work Department in a flexible role that suits your lifestyle.
Please click here to see the position description.
Skills and Experience Required
We anticipate you will have:
- Certificate III / Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or currently studying Social Work at university.
- Minimum 80 hours of placement experience
- 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 Meghan O'Brien on 9784 7663.
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 9/11/2025. 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.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
