Position overview
* Employment Type: Part time (28 hours per fortnight), On going position
* Location: Macarthur Campus
* Classification: Allied Health Assistant
* Salary Range: $59,****** - $65,******* pro rata, plus superannuation
About the role
Are you passionate about fostering a sense of community and making a positive impact?
South West Healthcare's Macarthur Community Health Centre is seeking an experienced Social Support Group (SSG) Assistant to join our dedicated team in a part-time role, supporting the well-being of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
As part of the Macarthur SSG program, you'll help deliver meaningful activities that focus on participants' strengths, encouraging social integration and promoting a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment.
You'll collaborate with the SSG team to provide exceptional care, ensuring the program meets the unique needs and goals of its participants.
What you bring
* A strong commitment to maintaining skilled confidentiality and providing a high standard of customer-focused care
* Relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Enrolled Nursing, or a Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, Lifestyle and Leisure, with experience in aged care and/or activity-based programs highly regarded
* Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver engaging and innovative activities tailored to the needs and interests of diverse client groups
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team




* A Safe Food Handling Certificate, a current Victorian Driver Licence, and a willingness to obtain a Light Rigid (LR) endorsed licence
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
* Internal and external professional development opportunities
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment.
SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.




With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Excellent South Coast.
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 25 October ****.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
* Police Record Check
* Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
* Current Immunisation status
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: ******

📌 Social Support Group Assistant - Macarthur (Victoria)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Victoria