Job Description
Posting Start Date: 07/07/2026
Req ID: 5865
Job Title: Social Worker Grade 2
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
- Limited Term Full Time (contract ending 30th July 2027)
- Located at Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston
- Classification: SC23 (Grade 2 Year 1-3*) 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
At Home Subacute aims to deliver quality, evidenced based, multidisciplinary care to patients in their own home, which would otherwise have been delivered in a hospital bed. At Home Subaucte has a focus on shifting subacute care out of the hospital setting, and into the home environment, to empower people to optimise their recovery, function and quality of life, with the support and guidance of home based rehabilitation experts.
This role, as part of At Home Subacute will deliver care to patients requiring rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management and palliative care in the home and community. Care will be delivered flexibly, and include a combination of home visits, clinic visits, group therapy and telehealth consultations. The model provides subacute care at home as an alternative to hospital care at an intensity greater than what can be provided by an ambulatory model. Peninsula At Home is a 7 day a week service comprising of allied health, nursing, pharmacy and medical staff.
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Skills & Experience Required
Member or eligibility of the Australian Association of Social Work
Current Victorian Drivers license
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability and experience to work within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to independently deliver high quality social work services, including comprehensive assessment, counselling, patient management, and thorough discharge planning
Previous Social Work experience in a public health setting and good working knowledge of community support services
Demonstrated awareness about home based services
Demonstrated knowledge and application of Social Work theory
Ability to manage a demanding workload and effectively prioritise tasks
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff /or students.
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 Ester Mebalds (
[email protected]).
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at
[email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).
The role ceases advertising on 4 August 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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside 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. 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 Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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