Community Development Worker: Carer Engagement

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time
Overview

Community Development Worker: Carer Engagement – Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Responsibilities
  • The Community Development Worker (CDW) is part of a multidisciplinary team and contributes to the development and delivery of group based programs and group engagement activities both online and in person, including information sessions, wellbeing, social support and peer support sessions.
  • The CDW engages and collaborates with carer support groups, key partners and stakeholders across the community, health and hospital settings to enhance social inclusion, participation, and advocacy for carers in the community.
  • The CDW develops links with vulnerable and diverse groups to support and strengthen accessibility of services for carers.
Qualifications And Experience
  • Tertiary qualifications in Health, Behavioural Science, Social Sciences or Welfare
  • Experience in community engagement and event planning and delivery
  • Sound project management skills to prioritise and co-ordinate activities
  • Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to create and promote high quality support services to clients
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Experience in assessment, care planning and service coordination would be highly regarded
  • Successful applicants must undergo a police check and have a current Working with Children Check
Position Details
  • Permanent position
  • Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
  • Community Development Worker Class 2B, Year 1-7 (XX7-ON15)
  • Located at Caulfield Hospital
  • Great staff benefits
Staff Benefits
  • Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
  • Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
  • Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
  • Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
  • Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
Enquiries

Please contact Kylie Watt, Team Leader: Carer Engagement on (03) 9076 6644 for enquiries regarding this role.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter outlining key skills and experience relevant to the position.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 18th September 2025.

Equal Opportunity

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au


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