• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Join a team of dedicated and experienced allied health professionals
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time opportunity (60.8 hours per fortnight) based in Wodonga with the Pathways to Good Health Program, where you'll help improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people entering statutory care across the Ovens Murray region.

Working under the guidance of the Nurse Coordinator, you'll coordinate referrals, undertake health assessments and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure children receive timely, holistic care. You'll build strong relationships with Child Protection, residential care providers and other key stakeholders, helping develop health management plans that support better long-term outcomes.

This role is suitable for applicants with nursing, allied health or broader health services background who enjoys coordinating care, building strong relationships and working collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and young people. If you're passionate about child wellbeing and delivering person-centred care, this is an opportunity to be part of a program that has a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 at level 4 ($46.70 - $50.25 per hour + superannuation).

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• University level qualification in a health-related field or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in health (e.g. mental health, nursing or allied health).
• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people in community settings including out of home care.
• Relevant triage and assessment experience with skills in working with children and young people with complex health and social needs.
• Experience in providing care to children with a strong understanding of culture and the impacts of trauma.
• Well-developed problem solving, time management and organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise, work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a real difference in community health, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential chat about the role, please call Carlene Lamanna on 0461 161 137.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role may close before the listed closing date.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right fit for this or another opportunity at Gateway Health.

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.