- Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- 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 temporary opportunity until 30th June 2027 (60.8 hours per fortnight) based in Wangaratta, supporting carers by building trusted relationships, understanding their individual needs, and developing tailored support plans. Using an inclusive, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will provide information, referrals, coordinate services, and ensure the smooth delivery of the Support for Carers Program.
Working closely with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Hume team, Carer Support Workers and local service providers, you will help carers access the right supports at the right time. You will create a welcoming, inclusive environment and collaborate with community agencies to achieve positive outcomes for carers and their families.
This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 level 4 ($46.70 - $50.25 + superannuation)
Skills & Experience
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare, Community Services, Youth Work, Disability, Mental Health or relevant equivalent studies (or actively working towards same)
- Skills and experience in using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to work sensitively and collaboratively with carers from diverse backgrounds, including the ability to engage people who do not self-identify as carers
- Skills and experience in intake, needs assessment and care planning. Experience in these functions with carers or with people from diverse backgrounds will be highly regarded.
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 Kelly Molloy on 0456 593 288.
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 of 9th August 2026.
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 an opportunity at Gateway Health, we encourage you check our website and see what other jobs are available. You may be just the right fit for 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.
