Looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your development is supported?
Join us!
Multiple Full Time or Part Time Grade 2 Social Worker Opportunities Available - Limited Term until November ****
Work in our state-of-the-art Peninsula University Hospital
Attractive salary packaging perks
Join a team committed to learning, growth and excellence through a strong Social Work-specific professional development program
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 focused 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 ****.
The Team & Role
Join a supportive and collaborative Social Work team at Peninsula University Hospital, where learning, professional growth and teamwork are highly valued.
As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you'll provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and discharge planning across a diverse acute healthcare setting, while contributing to the development of Grade 1 Social Workers and students through mentoring and supervision.




A day in the life:
Review caseloads, referrals and discharge priorities across multiple wards
Complete psychosocial assessmentsand develop intervention plans
Partner with multidisciplinary teamsto deliver coordinated care
Support patients and familiesthrough complex challenges
Facilitate family meetingsand care planning discussions
Coordinate safe dischargesand connect patients with community supports.
Identify psychosocial risksand implement appropriate interventions.
Mentor and superviseGrade 1 Social Workers and students.
Complete clinical documentationand handovers.
Contribute to quality improvementand service enhancement initiatives.
Step into state-of-the-art facilities at the new Peninsula University Hospital
Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Stay active with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
Join a team environment with a warm, supportive, and collaborative team culture
Experience regular peer supervision for Grade 1 and Grade 2 Social Workers
Grow your practice through high-quality supervision and reflective opportunities
Feel empowered through opportunities to influence service development and professional practice
Skills & Experience Required




Bachelor of Social Work or Qualifying Master of Social Work, with eligibility for AASW membership
Minimum two years' post-qualifying experience in a hospital or related healthcare setting
Strong assessment, discharge planning and counselling skills
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Next Steps
If you have any role specific questions, our friendly team would love to hear from you!
Please feel welcome to contact Claire Perriman, Deputy Head of Social Work ****** or *********.
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 /
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.
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********** 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: /
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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📌 Social Worker - Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peninsula-Health
📍 Melbourne