Position overview Employment Type: Part time (14 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position until May 2028 Location: Lismore Campus Classification: Allied Health Assistant Salary Range: $57,002.40 - $62,540.40 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 Lismore 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 Lismore 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 The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and remaining customer focused at all times. The successful applicant will have experience working with frail older people and /or people with a disability. The successful applicant will ideally have relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Nursing, or a Certificate 3 in Aged Care, Disability, Lifestyle and Leisure, along with related experience in aged care or activity-based programs experience, or a willingness to work towards same. You must have a demonstrated ability to prepare, lead and deliver varied and imaginative activities to suit the client groups, work collaboratively within a team and hold good interpersonal and communication skills. A current Victorian drivers licence is required. 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 Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 7 June 2026. 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 2021-2025. 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 are 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: humanresources@swh.net.au