Health Linker – WARATAH

Marathon Health opportunities Posted: Mon, 14 October 2024

Are you a change maker, passionate about delivering holistic, person-centred support that enhances the social and emotional well-being of others? Be a social revolutionary and join our collaborative WARATAH team in Wagga Wagga, NSW

We’re on the lookout for a part-time Health Linker to elevate our mission. As a Health Linker, you’ll collaborate with clients, allied health providers, general practitioners, and community services to streamline access and coordination of essential support that meets the unique needs of each individual.

What’s in it for you?

• Make an Impact: Experience real job satisfaction knowing your work transforms lives.
• Boost Your Earnings: Enjoy salary packaging options—up to $15,900 annually, plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment, accommodation, and venue hire.
• Generous Leave: Take five weeks of annual leave each year, plus guaranteed time off during the Christmas/New Year holidays.
• Professional Growth: Access an annual professional development allowance to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing First: Benefit from our commitment to your well-being with a dedicated wellbeing hub and wellbeing allowance.
• Savings Galore: Enjoy retail discounts and cashback offers through our employee rewards program.
• Exclusive Partnerships: Gain perks from our corporate partners, including St George and Westpac Banks and Westfund Health Insurance

What You’ll do:

• Deliver holistic, coordinated support to clients engaged in the WARATAH Program, implementing care plans and connecting them to vital health and social services.
• Collaborate with clients to craft personalised support plans that enhance health and well-being, re-establishing connections to community groups and essential services.
• Help individuals tackle broader challenges affecting their health, such as financial difficulties, housing issues, unemployment, isolation, and caregiving responsibilities.
• Provide tailored guidance to clients, their families, and caregivers to boost health literacy and promote healthy lifestyle choices

What You’ll need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Aboriginal Health, Allied Health, Community/Human Services, Social Work/Social Science, or equivalent.
• A solid understanding of the broader determinants of health—including social, economic, and environmental factors—and their impact on communities.
• Proven experience in co-developing person-centred support plans that prioritise client well-being and aspirations.
• Advocacy skills to enhance client access to programs and inspire community participation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and First Nations communities.
• Experience in partnership building and collaborative work across various organizations to achieve client-focused outcomes

Ready to join us in redefining social support? Apply now and be part of something big