- NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
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
We are excited to invite expressions of interest from current staff members for a temporary part-time Specialist Disability Practitioner opportunity within the Child and Family Health Team based at Wodonga.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise while working collaboratively to support children and families. The contract will run until 30 June 2028, with a commitment of 15.2 hours per fortnight (one day per week).
This role is classified under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 [MA000100] SCHADS level 5 ($53.43-$55.85 + superannuation)
Skills & Experience
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare, Community Services, Allied Health, or Disability, and a minimum of two years’ experience in disability, family services or relevant setting.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in supporting children and young people with complex disability needs, including case management or Support Coordination through a trauma informed lens.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking comprehensive assessments with children and young people, including risk assessments, and developing individualised action plans and strategies.
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 Mandy Barter on 0476 280 641
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 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.
