Health Link Worker

1 week ago

Wollongong, Australia Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra Ltd Full time

**Health Link Worker - Connect Well Program (Nowra Crisis Accommodation)**
**- Part-Time Contract (30 June 2027) - 15.2 hours per week**

**About Us**

SAHSSI is a not-for-profit specialist domestic violence and homelessness service in the Illawarra / Shoalhaven. We support women and children who are at risk of domestic violence and homelessness to recover, reduce their trauma, increase their safety, and build their capacity to thrive in the community. We also support men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through the Shoalhaven Homeless Hub.

SAHSSI offers:

- A chance to love the work you do, feel respected, and be part of a team that makes a difference.
- An excellent workplace culture that is genuinely supportive, motivating, and inspiring.
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and home responsibilities.
- Attractive Not-For-Profit Salary packaging options.
- Monthly Mental Health day for full-time staff, prorata for part-time.
- Maternity Leave provisions
- Ongoing Training and Development program.
- Staff Recognition and Reward Program.
- Option for flexible Public Holiday Leave for days of cultural or religious significance.
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial support via an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

SAHSSI is seeking a Health Link Worker to coordinate integrated health care for women and children residing in our Nowra Crisis Accommodation. This new role is part of the **Connect Well Program**, delivered in partnership with COORDINARE, which brings GP and nursing care on-site for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.

The Health Link Worker will:

- Support the operation of the GP clinic based at the crisis accommodation
- Coordinate health and social support services to ensure seamless client care
- Facilitate referrals and build partnerships with local health providers and community organisations
- Support data collection and reporting for program evaluation

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic violence, while contributing to an innovative new model of care.

**Conditions of Employment**:
Terms and conditions of employment will in accordance with the Social, Community, Home and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award (Commonwealth).

To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $85,120.00 - $91,586.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term

Pay: $33.78 - $36.34 per hour

Expected hours: 15.2 per week

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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