Emergency Recovery Support Program Coordinator

Gateway Health; Albury City; Presencial; AUD 74.000 - 77.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible hours

Laptop and mobile phone

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Cultural leave flexibility

Annual flu vaccination and discounted

Descripción de la vacante

Gateway Health in Wodonga is seeking a part-time Emergency Recovery Support Program Coordinator to lead a small team and deliver trauma-informed support to disaster-affected communities across North East Victoria and NSW border areas.

This permanent role (30.4 hours per fortnight) involves case management, brief mental health interventions, partnerships with government and community services, and travel with occasional overnight stays; salary is Level 5 under the SESMEA with salary packaging

Formación

• Qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, mental health practitioner, Community Welfare Work or relevant equivalent studies, and/or work experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of case management and a range of service options for recovery.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate the Emergency Recovery Support Program with a small team.
• Provide brief mental health interventions, case management and care coordination.
• Build partnerships with government and community services to support recovery.
• Travel regularly across North East Victoria with occasional overnight stays.
• Advocate for improved access to services.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Case management knowledge

Educación

Social Work degree

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Recovery Support Program Coordinator

• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across the Hume Region and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding permanent part-time opportunity (30.4 hours per fortnight) based in Wodonga, where you'll coordinate the Emergency Recovery Support Program. This program provides timely support to disaster-impacted communities across North East Victoria and border areas of New South Wales.

You will lead a small team of Emergency Recovery Support Workers, overseeing day-to-day program operations while providing direct support to disaster-affected individuals and families.

Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, you will provide brief mental health interventions, case management and care coordination, helping people navigate recovery and access the support they need. You will also build strong partnerships with government and community services, support community resilience and preparedness, and advocate for improved access to services.

This is an outreach-based role requiring regular travel across North East Victoria and occasional overnight stays.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 at Level 5 ($53.42 – $55.85 per hour + superannuation)

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, mental health practitioner, Community Welfare Work or relevant equivalent studies, and/or work experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• A comprehensive knowledge of case management, with knowledge of a range of generic and specialist service options available to support recovery, including health, welfare, financial, legal, social and educational services.

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

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, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

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.