* Frankston and Mornington Peninsula location
* Salary Packaging Avaliable
* Limited Term Part Time position (0.7 FTE until March 2026)
* Classification : Social Worker Gr 2 Y4, Community Development Worker Class 2B YR 7 or
Registered Nurse (ZJ1)*
On 1 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 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look 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
The Peninsula Health Homelessness and Health Outreach Service supports vulnerable clients who are at risk of homelessness with housing support and service system navigation.
The Case Manager role provides specialist and intensive case management to help clients understand and access housing options and aged care services, and connect with other relevant supports in their community. The program provides case management via assertive outreach to assist older people who face barriers to accessing housing and services and are vulnerable, marginalised, and disadvantaged.
The role is required to provide holistic support and pathways to address their client's wellbeing and health needs. For example, health concerns, mental health, AOD, income supports and material aid. Some brokerage funds are available to support clients with housing establishment and other crisis needs.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
Degree in Social work, a Diploma in Community Services, Bachelor of Nursing (RN Div 1), Diploma of Nursing and hold a relevant registration with the required governing body.
Experience working in health care, community health or outreach settings.
Experience in case management or similar modalities.
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 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.