- Part time (53.2 hours per fortnight)

- Fixed term to 30 June 2027, with potential to be ongoing, subject to funding

- Attractive Salary Packaging

- Culture that supports work-life balance

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

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Why work with us

- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others

- We have some great 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.

- Professional development opportunities

- Modern facilities

- Free Flu vaccinations

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role

The Pathway to Good Health program provides comprehensive health screening, assessment, care planning and referral for Victorian children and young people aged 0–17 years who are entering or re-entering statutory care, including those in kinship, foster and residential care settings.





In the Mallee Child Protection Area, the program is delivered by Sunraysia Community Health Services from the Family & Child Hub. As the designated health provider for the Mallee area, SCHS works in close partnership with local Child Protection services and carers to ensure health services are coordinated and delivered in the most accessible way possible, based on where the child lives.

Health Navigators perform a critical function in the 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 Pathway to Good Health (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.

Desirable

- 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.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rachel Fuller, Manager – The Family & Child Hub on 04•• ••• 444 or [email protected].

Apply

To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, [email protected]

Applications must be received by 8:00am, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

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For further information, visit www.schs.com.au

Compliance

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).

For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.

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.

📌 Pathway to Good Health Navigator - Registered Nurse (Mildura)
🏢 Sunraysia Community Health Services
📍 Mildura