Health Linker

Wellways; Deniliquin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Leave loading and other entitlements

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Wellways is seeking a Health Linker to help people access health, community and social supports across the Murrumbidgee region. You will work with GPs and local services to create coordinated pathways that improve wellbeing and recovery goals.

The role requires person-centred, trauma-informed practice and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. You will advocate for social inclusion, reduce isolation and promote participation in local networks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people experiencing mental health or psychosocial challenges.
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented practice.
• Ability to navigate health and community service systems.

Responsibilities

• Build connections between GPs, health professionals and community organisations.
• Support access to health, community and social services.
• Document and coordinate pathways to reduce barriers and isolation.

Skills

Mental health experience

Person-centered care

Documentation

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Job description

At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.Connect people with services, communities and opportunitiesSCHADS Level 3 ($40.49 - $43.42 per hr) + Leave Loading + Salary PackagingWork alongside GPs and local services to create better outcomesWhat if your work could help someone feel more connected, supported and confident to navigate the world around them?Better. Together. is looking for a Health Linker to help people access the health, community and social supports they need to improve their wellbeing and work towards their recovery goals.This is a people-focused role for someone who understands that good health is about more than appointments and treatment. Sometimes, the right connection to a community group, creative activity, social support or practical service can make all the difference.About Better. Together.Better. Together. is a free mental health service for people aged 18 and over across the Murrumbidgee region.Our multidisciplinary teams work alongside general practices to provide person-centred, recovery-oriented and holistic support. We look beyond someone's immediate health needs to understand the wider factors that can affect wellbeing including loneliness, social isolation and access to community resources.The Health Linker plays a key role in turning those connections into meaningful opportunities for people to participate, belong and thrive.Where you come inThe role is also about building connections between services by working closely with GPs, other health professionals, community organisations, families and carers to create coordinated pathways and reduce the barriers people can face when trying to access support.You will have...Experience working with people experiencing mental health or psychosocial challengesA genuine commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented practiceThe ability to listen, understand and work alongside people as the experts in their own livesConfidence navigating health, community and social service systemsA collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholdersStrong organisation and documentation skillsThe ability to build community networks and identify opportunities that reduce isolation and increase participationYou will need:Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Nursing, Allied Health, Aboriginal Health, Community Services or a related field (completed or in progress), or equivalent relevant experience in the sectorStrong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-led practiceRight to work in Australia100 points of IDValid Driver Licence and willingness to travelSatisfactory National Police Record CheckInternational Police Check (if appliable)Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening CheckNDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - Quality Safety and YouWhat we will offer you…A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedPaid Cultural LeaveAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumReceive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leavePaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance ProgramIf you're passionate about connecting people with opportunities and helping people build lives that are meaningful to them, we'd love to hear from you!For further information regarding this role please contact Allison Thorne, Regional Manager via email at [e-mail] view the full Position Description and submit your Resume and cover letter, click APPLY.Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement