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.

- Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
- Located in Frankston, Victoria

The Team & Role

Lead a dedicated team of Social Workers delivering high-quality care across acute, sub-acute and palliative care settings. As a senior clinical leader, you will provide expert guidance on complex psychosocial matters, support and develop staff, drive service improvements, and contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the Social Work Department. This is an exciting chance to influence clinical excellence, lead innovative practice, and make a meaningful impact on patient and family care.

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.

- Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
- Located in Frankston, Victoria
- Classification: Social Worker Grade 4, Year 1 - Year 4 (SC53 - SC46)* plus super

The Team & Role

Lead a dedicated team of Social Workers delivering high-quality care across acute, sub-acute and palliative care settings. As a senior clinical leader, you will provide expert guidance on complex psychosocial matters, support and develop staff, drive service improvements, and contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the Social Work Department. This is an exciting opportunity to influence clinical excellence, lead innovative practice, and make a meaningful impact on patient and family care.

Skills & Experience Required

- Member, or eligible for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Extensive experience in health Social Work
- Demonstrated experience at a senior clinical level and experience in leading social work health professionals.
- Knowledge of current standards of practice for health social workers and supporting education, competency and workforce frameworks.
- Expert knowledge of the application of social work theory to practice with demonstrated proficiency in psychosocial assessment, intervention, counselling, case management and discharge planning.
- Experience in leading proactive, constructive, safe and creative approaches to problem solving.
- High level of experience in the disability sector and significant knowledge of Family Violence, NDIS and VCAT

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&

📌 Deputy Head of Social Work (Frankston)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Frankston