Care Finder & Community Access Specialist

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave provisions

Staff wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Close to beach and parkland office

Free onsite staff parking

Job summary

Bayside City Council is seeking a Care Finder and Community Assessment Officer to support older people and those with disability, including homelessness or housing insecurity, guiding them to essential services.

The role is a fixed-term Parental Leave Cover until October 2027, offering 4 days per week (30.4 hours) with a pro rata salary of Band 6 plus 12% superannuation, and an office in Sandringham with field work as needed.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a health, allied health or social science discipline (Bachelor Level).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Health/social science background

Empathy and communication

Education

Bachelor level degree (Health/Allied health/Social science)

Job description

Bayside City Council is seeking a Care Finder and Community Assessment Officer to support older people and those with disability, including homelessness or housing insecurity, guiding them to essential services.

The role is a fixed-term Parental Leave Cover until October 2027, offering 4 days per week (30.4 hours) with a pro rata salary of Band 6 plus 12% superannuation, and an office in Sandringham with field work as needed.