Emergency Recovery Support Worker

Gateway Health; Albury City; Presencial; AUD 64.000 - 69.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax

Flexible hours

Laptop and mobile phone

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cultural leave flexibility

Annual flu vaccination program

Descripción de la vacante

Gateway Health is seeking a part-time Community Mental Health worker based in Wodonga to support disaster-impacted communities in Northeast Victoria and border NSW. Expect trauma-informed brief interventions, short- to medium-term case management, and warm referrals with regular outreach travel.

Flexible hours, annual leave options, and ongoing professional development are offered, along with salary packaging and a supportive team in a not-for-profit context.

Formación

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• A comprehensive knowledge of case management and a range of service options for recovery, including health, welfare, financial, legal, social and educational services.
• Trauma-informed mental health interventions and rebuilding community resilience are part of the role.

Responsabilidades

• Provide brief trauma-informed mental health interventions.
• Deliver short- to medium-term case management and warm referrals.
• Support disaster-impacted communities across Northeast Victoria and border NSW.
• Travel regularly as part of outreach activities and occasional extended hours.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Case management knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Educación

Social Work / Social Welfare / Psychology related degree

Descripción del empleo

• 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 provide timely support to disaster-impacted communities across Northeast Victoria and border areas of New South Wales.

This role supports individuals and communities impacted by recent disasters, with a focus on recovery, healing, preparedness, and mental wellbeing. The role provides brief trauma-informed mental health interventions, short- to medium-term case management, and warm referrals to appropriate services as needed.

This is an outreach position, with regular travel across Northeast Victoria. Flexible work outside standard business hours and occasional overnight stays may be required.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 at Level 4 ($46.70 - $50.25 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.