Peninsula Health is the major public health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing world-class healthcare for you and your family. We provide care for local residents from birth right through to end of life care, as well as a comprehensive range of sub-specialties including emergency medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynaecology, aged care, rehabilitation, oncology, mental health, and care in the home. Providing world-class care to our community is at the heart of what we do. Our growing reputation for excellence in research and care propels us as leaders in the healthcare space.
• Supportive and inclusive team
• Access to regular clinical supervision
• Limited term full time until August 2026
• Classification : Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1- Year 4 *
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 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
The Transition Care Program (TCP) at Peninsula Health sits within the Rehabilitation, Ageing, Pain and Palliative Care Services (RAPPS) cluster and provides a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary services across multiple service sites throughout the Mornington Peninsula.
TCP works with older people at the interface between hospital, the community and home aiming to minimise inappropriate extended hospital. This position is full time limited term until June 2026.
For more information please refer to Position Description
Benefits
• Great varied caseload
• Opportunity to develop higher level prioritisation, delegation and caseload management skills
• Access to regular clinical supervision
• Opportunity to supervise Allied health Assistant
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to fleet vehicles
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Eligibilty for Australian Association of Social Work Membership
• Current and valid Driver's Licence
• Proficient in using Microsoft office Suite and computer programs
• Experience in a sub-acute and/or community setting (desirable)
• Experience as a Case Manager with sound understanding of aged care (desirable)
What Next
Apply Now If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on
For role specific information contact Audrey Peterson on
The role ceases advertising on 12th December 2025.
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.
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:
*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.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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