Make a real difference through community nursing. Support people to stay independent, improve wellbeing and avoid unnecessary hospital care.
- No evening work, flexible days (Wednesday and Friday would be ideal)
- Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
- Fitness Passport
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 part-time role (0.4 EFT – 30.4h per fortnight, ongoing) is part of our Rural Health Team, which is a multidisciplinary team delivering Allied Health and Nursing services. Our clients are typically older adults (65+), people with disabilities or people with chronic conditions impacting on their daily function. Our services are delivered in peoples’ homes, communities or are clinic based. We use a mixture of individual and group service delivery models and have a focus on wellness and reablement.
In this role, you will deliver flexible, timely District Nursing services that support older people, younger people with a disability, and their carers to live more independently at home and remain connected to their community. This support aims to enhance quality of life and/or prevent admission to an acute facility or inappropriate admission to long term residential care.
This role is classified under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024–2028 at Community Health Nurse CN5 (Sole) level ($61.58 + superannuation)
Skills & Experience
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse with current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated experience in community nursing and in wound care management, as well as an understanding of chronic disease management strategies.
- Demonstrated ability in IT systems including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word/typing skills) and client management systems.
- Well-developed communication skills with the capability to prepare reports and correspondence in clear information in a manner appropriate to the purpose and audience.
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 Steven Garoni on 0447 184 276.
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 17th 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 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, NDIS 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.
