About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Support Coordinator to join our Community Health team in the Yarra Valley, based primarily at Healesville Hospital and local outreach sites. Ideal for someone passionate about social connection and community wellbeing, this role will see you design, coordinate and deliver engaging programs and group activities that help people stay connected, independent and thriving in their community.

Working closely with clients, carers and a multidisciplinary Community Health team, you will develop and deliver flexible, person-centred programs under CHSP and HACC-PYP. You’ll be supported to trial new ideas and co-design initiatives with participants helping shape innovative approaches to social support that strengthen connection, wellbeing and independence across the Yarra Valley.

A regular day will see you:

- 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 thrive on building connections and creating welcoming spaces where people feel valued and supported. With a creative mindset and strong organisational skills, you enjoy delivering programs that make a real difference.

To be successful in this role you will bring with you:

- Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) with 12 months' experience as a Lifestyle Assistant Grade 1, or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent) with 6 months' experience.
- 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.
- Confidence in using digital tools (e.g.Microsoft Office) for planning,communicationand documentation.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in theAustralian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and 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, consumers and 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.

What we offer





Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly and supportive teams
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Fitness passport for work-life balance
- Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee perks scheme
- Access to private health insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all our hospitals

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-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded 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 applications.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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