Job Description
Posting Start Date:  06/06/2025
Req ID:  3488
Job Title:  Social Worker
Employment Status:  Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location:  Rosebud
Job Description: 

∙ Social Work role at Rosebud Hospital
∙ Full time & Fixed term until mid December 2025. 
∙ Classification: QUAL SOC SC21-SC24, dependent on experience.
-Regular supervision & monthly ADO

 

Who We Are and What We Stand For   
    
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.   
    
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative . We are One Peninsula Health.   
    
What You Will Be Doing   
     
Peninsula Health is seeking a full time Social Worker to join our team at Rosebud Hospital on a fixed term basis until mid-December 2025.  You will be responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, providing adjustment support and targeted interventions with both individuals and their families.  You will be required to have a sound knowledge of the psychosocial issues that people in our local community experience & will have experience in navigating relevant service systems.   You will have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve patient goals and develop patient-centered discharge plans.  You will receive regular supervision and support from a dedicated onsite Senior Social Worker and work with a supportive team.

Please see Position Description

What You Need   
    
We anticipate you will have:   
∙ You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work and relevant post qualification work experience.  Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.  Grade 1 Social Workers with hospital experience who wish to transition to a Grade 2 Social Work role are encouraged to apply.
   
∙ 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.   
    
What Next   
    
Apply NOW!   
    
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.   

For specific information about the role please contact Susan Johnston on 9784 7073 or Claire Duane on 9784 7073.

This role ceases advertising on 16/06/2025.
    
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 salary circular ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN   
PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021- 2026 for Salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.   
    
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.   
    
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.     

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