Health

The Health industry in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors, employing thousands of people across hospitals, clinics, aged care, and community health services. With major health providers like Peninsula Health and a growing population, the demand for skilled health professionals continues to rise. The region offers a wide range of career opportunities in nursing, allied health, mental health, aged care, medical support, and health administration.

Whether you're passionate about caring for others, interested in science and healthcare, or want to make a real difference in your community, the health industry offers rewarding and meaningful career pathways. With strong local training options, hospital upgrades, and new services being developed, there’s never been a better time for young people to start a future in health.

Current Scope of the Health Sector (2026)

Health care is one of the largest employers and fastest‑growing sectors in the region, spanning:

  • Public hospitals and health networks

  • Aged care and rehabilitation

  • Mental health services

  • Community and primary care

  • Allied health services

  • Home‑based and virtual care

  • Private specialists and clinics

The sector services a combined population of over 316,000 people, with Frankston operating as the sub‑regional healthcare hub for the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding growth areas.

Major Health Infrastructure & Service Providers

Public Health System (Anchor Employer)

Bayside Health Peninsula / Peninsula Health

  • Operates 13 sites across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula

  • Services include:

    • Emergency medicine

    • Maternity and neonatal services

    • Mental health

    • Oncology

    • Aged care & rehabilitation

    • Community and home‑based care

  • Serves patients from birth through to end‑of‑life care

Peninsula Health explicitly identifies the region as undergoing rapid population‑driven growth, with increasing demand across acute, sub‑acute and community services.

Peninsula Health is the single largest health employer in the region.

Mental Health Services

  • Expansion of community‑based mental health care

  • Interface with homelessness, youth services, disability, and alcohol & other drug services

  • Increasing focus on:

    • Early intervention

    • Integrated care

    • Crisis response

Mental health demand in Frankston and the Peninsula is higher than the Victorian average, closely linked to housing stress and socio‑economic disadvantage.

Primary & Community Health Care

General Practice & Community Clinics

  • Strong network of:

    • GP clinics

    • Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations

    • Community health hubs

  • Heavy reliance on bulk‑billed and mixed‑billing models, particularly in Frankston

Demand is elevated due to:

  • Chronic disease prevalence

  • Ageing population

  • Mental health co‑morbidities

  • Disability support interface

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Allied Health (Rapid Growth Area)

Includes:

  • Speech pathology

  • Occupational therapy

  • Physiotherapy

  • Dietetics

  • Psychology

Allied health services increasingly operate in:

  • Community settings

  • Homes

  • Schools

  • Early childhood and disability programs

Active job listings across the Peninsula show persistent shortages in allied health professionals, particularly paediatric and NDIS‑aligned roles.

Workforce Profile & Employment Reality

A Major Employer Category

The health sector employs thousands locally, including:

  • Doctors, nurses & midwives

  • Allied health clinicians

  • Aboriginal health workers

  • Community nurses

  • Personal care and support roles

  • Administrative and management staff

Health vacancies remain consistently high, indicating structural labour shortages rather than cyclical fluctuation.

Demographic Drivers (Why Demand Is Locked In)

Ageing Population

  • Mornington Peninsula has a higher median age than Melbourne

  • Strong growth in:

    • Chronic disease

    • Cancer care

    • Rehabilitation

    • Home‑based services

Population Growth

  • Frankston continues to absorb population growth as:

    • A Metropolitan Activity Centre

    • A health and education hub

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