• Based in Benalla or Wangaratta
• Part Time Permanent (21 hours a week)
• Career growth and development opportunities

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Coordinator for our home and Community Care program in Benalla. As an integral member of our team, you will be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for our staff to work their passion in providing client centred care.

The Coordinator will report to the Program Manager Aged Care and Disability and be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the HACC PYP program. The Care Coordinator works collaboratively with HACC-PYP participants, their carers, support workers and other agencies to ensure that a safe, equitable and high-quality service is provided which assists participants to meet their needs and achieve their goals.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire your team providing supervision, guidance, and mentorship, through your effective decision making and extensive experience. This includes:

• Liaising with GPs and other health and welfare agencies to provide information about the HACC-PYP program and encourage referrals.
• Undertaking intake, assessment, planning, care coordination and review processes with participants.
• Liaising with the rostering officer to ensure that supports and services are provided in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
• Working effectively with the Community Inclusion Team Leader to ensure all data collection, reporting and compliance activities are performed accurately and on time.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be an advocate for person-centred care, leading by example through exceptional communication and customer service. You’ll present with:

• Qualifications in a relevant field, such as: Social Work, Welfare or Community Services, Service Coordination, Case Management, Allied Health or Disability-specific qualifications at Advanced Diploma Level. 
• Experience coordinating care provision within a small to medium sized team.
• Confidence to manage conflict, pressures, and competing priorities.
• Current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check.
• A current Victorian Driver’s license and an ability to travel.
• The ability to work autonomously.

REMUNERATION

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 [MA000100] SCHADS

Classification Social and Community Services Employee Level 3

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Paul Bennett on 0437 770 728

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 16^th June 2024

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note – should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Vaccinations
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either – birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.