Community Connector

Generous salary packaging - up to $18,500 per annum tax free

• Maximum term, parttime permanent contract until 30th June 202
• Join an organisation committed to helping people live a life of fulfilment

About Bolton Clarke

With RSL Care (QLD) and the RDNS (Victoria) at the heart of our DNA, Bolton Clarke has been at the forefront of healthcare and aged care services for more than 200 years.

Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest Independently owned, not for profit provider of independent living, health and wellbeing services.

With over 12,000 team members across Australia, we have a passion for ensuring our customers live a life of fulfilment.

We have an exceptional record in supporting active ageing, health, wellbeing and personal choice for our clients and residents across at home support, retirement living and residential services.

The Bolton Clarke Research Institute is an academic centre of excellence in research, education and clinical practice, with the ultimate aim of improving health care and aged care for Bolton Clarke clients, residents and the community.

We collaborate with leading researchers and organisations to conduct rigorous quality studies that inform policy and practice beyond Bolton Clarke.

We share our research findings with the broadest possible audience, reaching local, national, and international health audiences.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Community Connector to work on the Connecting Communities to Care project in the Glen Eira Council region.

This is a max term part time role of 20 hours per week until 30th June 2025.

The Connecting Communities to Care project sees to bring together clinical and social initiatives for older Australians by utilising existing resources and activating local, diverse, community members to work together.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in health and/or social sciences, or equivalent qualifications
• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
• Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
• Knowledge of the personalised care approach
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills
• Importantly, you will mirror our values of Be Kind; Listen; Be Curious; Always safe; and Always together in all aspects of your work._

Our Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your own.

In return for your hard work, you will receive a generous salary package plus:

- $15,900 Salary packaging + $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance

• Work life balance office and WFH options
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• A supportive, flexible, and fun, positive team culture
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Employee referral program earn $$ for referring your friends and family
• Health Insurance discounts with Medibank
• Discount on selected car dealerships
• Free Flu Vaccinations
• Travel and Flight benefits
• We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access._

How to Apply
**Applicants must obtain Federal Police Clearance or willingness to undertake the check, along with obtaining a 2023 flu vaccination and meeting Covid-19 vaccination evidence in line with current requirements.

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