• Ongoing 0.8EFT four days a week position
• Social support activities for older clients in the Yarra Ranges
• Based at Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health
• $63,200.80 P.A. (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Community Health provides a range of allied health and nursing services including planned activity group. The social support coordinator role encompasses the planning, delivery and continuous evaluation of of social support activities with older community members such as centre-based activities and day trips. This role also includes providing leadership and support to a team of social support workers.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of social support groups and activities.
• Strong understanding of the importance of social connection and its link with health and wellbeing, especially in the ageing population.
• Post Graduate qualifications in community services (aged care and/or leisure and lifestyle)
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skill

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.