Targeted Support Health Worker - Pathway to Good Health
Requisition No: 6617
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Integrated Community Health Services
Program: Community Programs
Department: Allied Health Management
Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
Project:
Targeted Support Health Worker
* Employment Type: Part-Time (16 hours/week), Fixed Term (until June 2027)
* Salary: CDW 2B + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
We are looking for a motivated Targeted Health Support Worker to join the Pathways to Good Health Team.
Pathways to Good Health is a multidisciplinary health care service for children and young people who have entered out of home care. The service aims to provide these children and young people with health management plans that meet their unique needs in a timely manner.
This is a 0.4 EFT fixed term role until June 2027. This position works across our Werribee and Melton campus of Western Health.
Key responsibilities:
As the Targeted Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting the Pathways to Good Health team to support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within Child Protection system to navigate and access health care.
About you:
* Have knowledge and familiarisation with assessments for children and young people aged 0-18 years.
* Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and sensitively with children and families with Child Protection involvement.
* Respect for and understanding of the child/young person's right to informed choice, independence and determination of services required and delivered.
* Ability to apply principles of confidentially, privacy and maintain confident communication.
* Can work independently, be self-motivated and want to bring your knowledge base to the wider team.
Compensation and benefits
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
* Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
* Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
* Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
* Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
* Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
* Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
* Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
* Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
* Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with healthcare management, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 27 January 2026.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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