Employment Type: Part-Time Fixed Term until 30/06/2027

Hours:45 hours per fortnight

Area: Shepparton

Primary Care Connect is a local, not-for-profit organisation who has proudly supported our community for over 30 years. Operating under the social model of health, we offer inclusive community health care services of the highest quality. We work collaboratively with our clients and other services to best support the health and wellbeing needs of all people.

We pride ourselves on providing trauma informed, person centred and consumer driven care that allows people to take control of their lives and bring about meaningful change.

To find out more about Primary Care Connect, please visit www.primarycareconnect.com.au

About the Role The Pathway to Good Health -Targeted Health Support for Children and Young People in Care Program aims to ensure that all children entering out of home care (for the first or subsequent time) will have their health needs assessed through a holistic approach.

Applying the principles of child centred and culturally safe care, the role of the Health Navigator is to undertake initial health screening through collation of available physical, developmental and emotional/mental health information. Children and young people with multiple and/or more complex health needs are referred for a multidisciplinary assessment incorporating (as needed), a paediatrician, child psychologist, speech pathologist or other allied health disciplines, resulting in the development of a health management plan to inform further referrals and care required to address the identified health needs of the child or young person.

The role will be embedded with the Child Protection teams based out of both Shepparton and Seymour, where the Health Navigator will work with both Child Protection staff and Out of Home Care workers (carers) around the Goulburn Area (and at times with families), providing secondary consultation on paediatric health, support and health-related needs and associated health education to ensure children and young people in care have access to relevant referrals that support their health and wellbeing.





Position Context The Pathways to Valuable Health program is a partnership between Primary Care Connect (PCC) and GV Health. This role will play a key role in ensuring cross-sector collaboration between PCC, GV Health and Child Protection and will act as the primary point of contact for families, carers, caseworkers and service providers.

Reporting to the PCC Team Leader of Nursing Services, and as a member of the PCC Nursing team it will be based primarily in Shepparton. This role works within the broader Primary Care Connect team as well as with Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Child Protection, GV Health departments and other relevant external organisations.

Key Selection Criteria The following criteria is Essential and must be met and addressed in applications for consideration for this position:

- Current AHPRA recognised Registered Nurse qualification
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse with relevant experience and skills congruent with working in community settings
- Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of, child and adolescence health and development, and the service systems available to support them.
- Experience in trauma informed practice
- Demonstrated understanding of child safe standards, requirements for mandatory reporting in response to all forms of child abuse and neglect, and the role of child protection system.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written and presenting skills to effectively communicate with people from diverse communities and organisations
- A track record of building effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to plan, organise, set priorities and meet deadlines.




- Ability to use initiative to solve problems on a day to day basis and in a crisis situation
- A positive attitude with a customer service focus and problem-solving mindset. Be flexible, adaptable, and resilient.
- Sound computer skills (particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite) and a willingness to learn and adapt to technology platforms relevant to the role.
- Willingness to adhere to all PCC policies, procedures, and regulatory and legal requirements including in the context of the Child Protection system.

Benefits and Perks Our Employee Value Proposition is more than a list of benefits — it’s the full experience of working with us. From meaningful work and interesting projects to a genuine commitment to work-life balance, growth and inclusion, Primary Care Connect is a place where people are supported to do their best work.

When you join Primary Care Connect, you’ll enjoy:

- A strong wellbeing focus and genuinely supportive culture
- Not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- An on-site, in-house gym

Enquiries and application:

- Please submit your cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria; and
- Current resume.

Further information can be found by: Visiting our careers page to view the position description: https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/Careers/Current-Vacancies?OR** Contacting Leigh Stanbrook on [03 5823 3200](tel:03 5823 3200)

Primary Care Connect (PCC) is committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing, culture and participation of all children and young people.? We have a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse and neglect; we work to identify early risks and take action regarding all allegations and safety concerns. As a Child Safe Organisation every employee and volunteer is required to have a current Working with Childrens Check.

Primary Care Connect acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and respect to their Elders, past and present.

We welcome people of any age, gender, sex, sexuality, culture, religion, and ability.

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