Holistic Health jobs in Melbourne VIC

Health Navigator – Pathway to Good Health

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.6 FTE) opportunity until 30 June 2027

Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community.

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Why work with us?
Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important.

When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected.

healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.

As the Health Navigator for the Pathway to Good Health program you will:

• Provide health assessments, triage and early intervention support for children and young people in Out of Home Care.
• Build trusted relationships with young people, carers and support networks, using a trauma-informed and child-centred approach.
• Coordinate referrals and connect clients with multidisciplinary health, wellbeing and specialist services.
• Advocate for children and young people to ensure their healthcare needs are identified and addressed.
• Deliver secondary consultation and guidance to carers, support staff and stakeholders supporting young people in care.
• Collaborate with Child Protection, paediatricians, allied health professionals and community services to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate client records, care plans and risk management processes in line with program and legislative requirements.
• Participate in outreach visits, multidisciplinary teamwork, professional development and continuous improvement activities.

About You:

• Qualified Division 1 Nurse OR hold a relevant Allied Health qualification (Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology, or similar).
• Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body.
• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those experiencing vulnerability, trauma, or complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to apply trauma-informed, holistic and strengths-based approaches in practice.
• Strong understanding of health systems, referral pathways, and community-based supports for children and families.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and confidently use Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in paediatric, community health, public health, Child Protection, or related settings will be highly regarded.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and willingness to undertake community outreach as required.

If you want to work with great people - we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume, and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Applications for this role will be reviewed as soon as they are received so be quick to apply.