Link Worker

Link Worker – Albany Connected Communities Project

Great Southern Region, WA

Full-time (Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years)

Health Professional & Support Services Award (Support Services) Level 5, ($79, ,434)

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of people in our community through social connection? Amity Health is seeking a motivated Link Worker to join our team and support participants to access community groups, programs, and services that enhance social engagement and quality of life.

About the Role

As a Link Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting participants to identify their goals and social needs, and connecting them with appropriate services, programs, and networks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Using motivational interviewing techniques to understand participant goals.
• Building and maintaining knowledge of referral pathways and community resources.
• Keeping accurate records and maintaining service mapping databases.
• Fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders and the wider community.
• Promoting the role of social prescribing within the region.
• Contributing to program objectives through timely completion of tasks, supporting the organisational team, and ensuring program compliance and reporting.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings experience, compassion, and strong relationship-building skills. You will ideally have:

• Qualifications and/or experience in aged care, human services, or a related field.
• Experience working effectively with vulnerable or marginalised groups (e.g., migrant or Aboriginal communities).
• Proven ability to provide client-focused care.
• Knowledge of aged care and related community services.
• Strong data entry and portal navigation skills.
• Excellent community engagement and relationship-building abilities.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Why Join Us?

At Amity Health, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. You'll also get the chance to work on innovative community-based initiatives, including social prescribing, helping to strengthen connections and improve wellbeing across the Great Southern region.

How to Apply

Applications close 29 September 2025, but we may appoint earlier for the right candidate. This role is open now, and we'd love to hear from you.

For queries, please contact

We Welcome All People

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and others committed to inclusive practice.

If there's anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible, we're here to help.