Employment Type
- Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight
- 48
Job Category
- Administration - Public Relations
Req Id
- ****
Build your career with Victoria's largest regional health service.
Join a supportive, high-performing team making a meaningful impact in the community.
Enjoy a temporary part time role - 48 hours per fortnight until *********
About The Role
As the Community Welfare Development Worker you will be responsible in supporting the Colac and Otway community following the **** bushfires by leading community engagement, mental health promotion and awareness activities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will build strong community and service partnerships, coordinate events and communications, and improve access to mental health information and support for people and families affected by the bushfires.
Key Responsibilities
Engage bushfire-affected communities, build partnerships with local organisations and services, and improve access to support for vulnerable groups.
Develop and deliver community awareness activities, events, education sessions and media campaigns that promote mental health literacy, early help-seeking and reduce stigma.
Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Bushfire Recovery Program, maintain effective referrals and contribute to multidisciplinary service coordination.
Maintain accurate records and outcome data, manage risks, participate in quality improvement and professional development, and comply with Barwon Health policies, standards and legislation.
What We're Looking For
Relevant qualification and community experience in Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, Social/Behavioural Science, Youth Work, Social Work or Planning.
Experience coordinating community programs, events and activities, including engaging and facilitating diverse community groups.




Strong communication and community engagement skills, with the ability to tailor messages and strategies to different target groups.
Strong digital and analytical skills, including social media, Microsoft Office, data analysis and reporting, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards
Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ******
All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Contact person: Simon Buggy
Email: ******
Application closing date
24 September ****
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📌 Community Development Worker, Mental Health, Drug And Alcohol Services (Colac)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Colac