About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health.
The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities.
SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.
We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
We have some excellent talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
Modern facilities
Free Flu vaccinations
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
Health Navigators perform a critical function in the Pathway to Good Health (PTGH) program to ensure all eligible children receive initial screening upon entry to the program and are pivotal in supporting the connection with Child Protection practitioners to build strong and respectful partnerships
The PTGH Navigator delivers health screening, assessment, planning and referral to children and young people aged 0-17 entering or re-entering statutory care in the Mallee.
This includes children and young people in kinship, foster and residential care settings.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.




Minimum three years' nursing experience, preferably in a community-based setting.
Proven knowledge of child development and attachment theory, with practical experience in paediatric triage, biopsychosocial assessment, care planning, and advocacy.
Applied understanding of the social determinants of health.
Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or the ability to obtain and maintain one prior to commencement.
Experience supporting diverse, complex, or vulnerable families using trauma-informed, relationship-based approaches.
Knowledge of health, social, and education systems and referral pathways, including the NDIS.
Highly developed engagement, communication, and capacity-building skills.
Applications must be received by 8:00am, Friday 1 May ****.
PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards.
All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment.
This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees.
Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check.
Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).
Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases.
As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.
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📌 Pathway To Good Health Navigator (Mildura)
🏢 Sunraysia Community Health Services
📍 Mildura