Parental Leave Cover | Full-time | St Kilda with Community Outreach Across South-East Melbourne

Help create stronger health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Better Health Network (BHN) is seeking a passionate and experienced health professional to join our Indigenous Access Team as an Care Coordinator.

This is an opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities, supporting people living with chronic health conditions to access the care, services and resources they need to thrive.

Working within a culturally safe and community-centred framework, you will build trusted relationships, coordinate care, advocate for clients, and contribute to improved health and wellbeing outcomes across Melbourne's south-east.

About The Role

As the Integrated Team Care Coordinator, you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to navigate the health system, manage chronic conditions and access the services they need to achieve their health goals.

You Will

- Provide culturally secure care coordination and case management
- Develop individual care plans in partnership with client
- Support self-determination and health self-management
- Connect clients with health, housing, mental health, AOD, legal and community services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal community organisations and stakeholders
- Promote access to culturally appropriate health services
- Advocate for improved outcomes and service accessibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled health professional who values relationship-building, cultural respect and community-led approaches.

You Will Bring

- Nursing qualification with current AHPRA registration
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
- Understanding of the historical,



social and cultural factors that influence health and wellbeing outcomes
- Experience supporting people with chronic and complex health needs
- Strong care coordination, case management and advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Cu rrent driver's licence

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. BHN values the knowledge, experience and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.

Every day, you'll help people access the care they need, strengthen connections to community, and support improved health and wellbeing outcomes.

Why join BHN?

We Offer

- Full Time or Part Time Opportunity – Nursing Award + super + salary packaging benefits Access to Accrued Day (for full time)
- Work within a multidisciplinary, community-based health team
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
- Boost your take home pay with NFP Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing, work related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation

For a confidential discussion, contact Gemma Fitzgerald, Program Manager Resilient Communities at [email protected].

Pre-employment checks include reference checks, National Police Check, Working with Children Check and evidence of right to work in Australia.

BHN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and LGBTQIA+ communities.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Care Coordinator - Indigenous Access (Victoria)
🏢 Better Health Network
📍 Victoria