• 2FTE Full Time Fixed Term (Special Projects) until June 2021 + Social and Community Services Employee Level 3 classification ($62,743 - $81,016 pa, above award rate)+ 9.5% super + enjoy a tax break with a generous salary packaging
• Access to ADO and enjoying the long weekend + Added flexibility with plenty of onsite parking!
• Benefit from on-going employee development, as well as exposure to a continuous improvement philosophy

About us

IPC Health works in partnership with local communities in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne to provide responsive, interconnected health and community services. We work together for excellence, service enhancement and innovation. We are dedicated to the continued improvement of the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community, within available resources.

IPC Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, applicants from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTI communities to apply.

About the role

Be a part of the Brimbank and Melton High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR) team, supporting residents living in, and proprietors of, high risk accommodation such as public housing, rooming houses, community housing, caravan parks and SRS. Through outreach engagement, the team will provide COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout information and education, COVID-19 preparedness and prevention health and other health promotion messaging. You will also be providing case planning support to residents in HRAR settings to link with health and wellbeing services to address issues as identified by them.

Based at Deer Park campus, the opportunities available are two Full Time Fixed Term (Special Projects) position until 30 June 2021. This role is classified as a Social and Community Services Employee Level 3 under the Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Services Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2017.

About you

To succeed, you will need a qualification in community development, social work or a related area. You will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in infection prevention and control in complex settings, including the ability to take initiative to act on any identified risks. You are a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders.

Through your experience, you will have the capacity to work with complex clients and undertake needs assessment to effectively refer to appropriate services.With a special interest in health promotion and supporting initiatives to better improve their health and wellbeing, you will thrive in a fast paced work environment.A current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check and driver’s licence is required.

Why work with us?

• Health Services and Programs – discounted immunisations and gym memberships.
• Salary Packaging – as a non-for-profit organisation, we are able to provide generous Salary Packing to reduce your taxable income.
• Comprehensive Orientation and Induction Program – we will ensure that you have the support you need to live and breathe excellence, service enhancement and innovation.
• Health Insurance - as a part of our team, you can get an ongoing 7% discount on health insurance.
• Training and Development – we will assist you to pursue your career goals and objectives through ongoing professional development.

To be considered for the role you must submit a Cover Letter, CV and response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description available on IPC Health's Careers page.

Eliza Mead
Manager High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR)
0448 909 165

Position Description Social Support Team Member (HRAR)