• Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing
• Central Goldfields Shire
• 45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• Fixed Term to 30 March 2026

The Position

This position provides an opportunity for a passionate and experienced person to be a part of a multidisciplinary team providing an effective and collaborative service to children and their families assisting to support children to reach their full potential.

The position will support a local service response in the Central Goldfields Shire,

working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including Paediatricians, GPs, Nurses, Speech Pathologists, Psychologist, Family Services and mental health services to ensure accessible and coordinated services to children 0-11 years and their families.

The Loddon Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local (LCHWL) provides a range of health and wellbeing services to children up to 11 years of age who may be experiencing some challenges such as developmental, emotional, relational or behavioural concerns. Services are available to families across the Shires of Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mt Alexander, and City of Greater Bendigo. The LCHWL is an innovative model co-designed with partners – paediatric service providers, and people with lived experience - to provide a regionally based system response that improves access across prevention, primary and tertiary care in the Loddon region. The service is particularly targeting those children who are not accessing support under other mechanisms such as NDIS.

About Bendigo Community Health Services

BCHS has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

• Salary packaging
• Purchasing leave
• Study assistance
• Training programs
• Novated leasing
• Fitness Passport

To successfully apply for this position, you will need:

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

1. Demonstrated understanding of the issues which impact vulnerable families in the catchment, including an understanding around trauma, child development and attachment.
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in assisting families where children are at risk and a sound understanding of the service system and referral pathways for families.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence
4. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Knowledge of family centred practice and family led planning.
6. Sound knowledge of the protective factors and contributors in relation to health inequality and vulnerability.
7. Demonstrated understanding of diversity and inclusiveness.
8. Certificate or diploma in a relevant area such as community services, youth work, mental health.
9. A passion for working with children and families to increase health literacy and enhance health and wellbeing.
10. Current Working with Children’s Check.
11. Current driver’s licence.
12. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory National Police Check.

Desirable:

1. Knowledge of TRAK and Best Practice as reporting and Consumer Management System software and/or competence in using electronic client records.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the service and community profile in the Central Goldfields region.

For further information about the position contact Chantelle Ramsey on 5406 1311.

To view the position description please go to https://www.bchs.com.au/careers/current-jobs

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact People and Culture on telephone 5406 1227 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.

A position description is attached.