- Part‑time | Ongoing role | 60.8 hours a fortnight | Flexibility, including work‑from‑homeprovisions
- Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary Community Health team
- Opportunity to design and deliver meaningful social connection programs for theYarraValley community| Work locally inHealesvilleand surroundingYarraValley sites
- Supported to test, grow and evolve innovative models of social support| Enjoy work‑life balance in a values‑driven public health service

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Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. Weprovidea range of emergency, surgical,medicaland general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients,consumersand staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Support Coordinator to join our Community Health team in theYarraValley, based primarily atHealesvilleHospital and local outreach sites.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about social connection, communitywellbeingand creative program delivery. You will design,coordinateand deliver engaging social support programs and group activities that help people stay connected,independentand well in their community.

Working closely with clients,carersand a broader multidisciplinary Community Health team, you will play a key role in developing and delivering flexible, person‑centredprograms under CHSP and HACC‑PYP. You will be supported to trialnew ideas, co‑design programs with participants, and continuously refine how social support is delivered to best meet the needs of people living in theYarraValley.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a modern, program‑based approach to social support in Community Health through combining creativity,



autonomy and collaboration within a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

Whatyou’llbe doing

- Planning andfacilitatinggroup‑based social support and community connection programs
- Working with clients toidentifysocial needs,interestsand participation goals
- Collaborating with allied health,nursingand community partners
- Supporting ongoing program review, co‑designand improvement
- Contributing to innovative approaches to social support in Community Health

About you

You’resomeone who enjoys bringing people together and creating positive, welcoming spaces where people feel connected and supported.You’recreative,organised, and comfortable running group programs that make a real difference in people’s lives.

You’ll bring:

- A Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) and twelve months’ experience (full time equivalent) as a Lifestyle Assistant Grade 1. Orcertificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent) and has six months’ experience (full time equivalent) as a Lifestyle Assistant Grade 1.
- Experience delivering group‑based social, community or wellbeing programs
- An understanding of how social connection supports health,independenceand quality of life
- A creative and self‑motivated approach, with the confidence to run programs independently
- Strong communicationskills and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people
- Goodorganisationalskills and the ability to manage your time and programs effectively
- Confidence in using digital tools (e.g.Microsoft Office) for planning,communicationand documentation

Experience working in Community Health or collaborating with multidisciplinary teams is desirable.

For more information about the role and selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in theAustralianImmunisationhandbook (based on ATAGI advice).



Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of thisroleand an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and career development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity,Equityand Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training

Next Steps

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.

We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

As a child-safeorganisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeingisembedded in our everyday culture.

Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.

Advertising may end before the closing date.

We do not accept recruitment agency application

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Contact Number: 0419 810 ***

Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 10/06/2026

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7*** (Option 1)

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📌 Social Support Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne