Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed Term until 03/09/2027

Hours: 76 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 Supported Accommodation Women’s Worker will provide sustained support to women who have undergone an alcohol and other drug program and/or women who require assistance in controlling their substance use who are transitioning into housing for a period of 3 to twelve months

The Worker will work with women and their children to provide;
- Support to clients to acquire long term housing.
- Support to clients attending appointments with housing providers such as Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH), Beyond Housing and rental agencies.
- Support to clients to live more independently.
- Support to clients to apply and gain employment.
- Support to develop life skills and adjust to living without drugs and alcohol.

Position Context

This position reports to the Harm Reduction Manager and works within the Alcohol and Other Drugs team, it is also expected that this position works within the larger Primary Care Connect team, and network with external organisations.





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

Essential

- Minimum Diploma level qualification in AOD or Community Services or willing to undertake and complete Alcohol and Other Drug skill set training within 12 months of commencing employment.
- Knowledge of the health and welfare sectors relevant to the AOD target group and issues surrounding women’s drug and alcohol addiction and treatment.
- Demonstrated experience in completing assessments and treatment plans for clients in recovery or who are homeless.
- Empathic understanding of the issues of - Substance users, Long-term homelessness, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, Persons possessing a co-existing intellectual disability of acquired brain injury, Persons possessing a mental illness, The justice system and Carers and families.
- Ability to maintain client documentation including care plans, case notes and statistics.
- Experience in researching, developing, implementation and evaluation of programs.
- Ability to self-manage a complex workload, handle multiple tasks, prioritise and delegate where necessary to meet prescribed timeline with available resources.
- Experience using technology to complete daily work tasks.
- Professional and personal alignment with Primary Care Connect core values.

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 in office, in-house gym

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued and your wellbeing matters, this could be the perfect next step.

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 Freddy Thuruthikattu on 03 5823 3***

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.

📌 Supported Accommodation Women's Worker (Shepparton)
🏢 Primary Care Connect
📍 Shepparton