Join Our Team as a Health Care Navigator
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on individuals' health and well-being?
We're looking for a dedicated Health Care Navigator to join our team in Wagga Wagga (Wiradjuri Country) on a part time (30 hours per week) basis
In this role you will collaborate with our care coordinators in addressing the diverse social needs that influence health outcomes.
You will take a holistic approach, helping individuals overcome barriers related to finances, transportation, housing, legal issues, and social isolation.
Selection Criteria: The Essentials for Our Health Care Navigator role
Qualifications that Shine: You hold recognised credentials in Community Services, Human Services, Social Work, or a Health-related field.
Advocacy Champion: Hands-on experience advocating for and connecting participants with local services (aged care, NDIS, community services) to help them hit their health and wellbeing goals.
Person-Centred Pro: Expertise in person-centred care and collaboration with participants and their families to create tailored support plans.
Health Detective: Keen understanding of the wider determinants of health—social, economic, and environmental factors—and how they impact communities.
Relationship Builder: Strong networking skills and the ability to forge partnerships across diverse organisations.
Communication Pro: Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and First Nations communities.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with computers and quick to adapt to new software applications.
Lifelong Learner: Dedicated to professional growth and constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
Full responsibilities of this role may be viewed on the Position Description found at marathonhealth.com.au/jobs/r*****/
Benefits
Boost Your Pay: Salary Packaging options.
Vacation Vibes: Five weeks of annual leave.
Holiday Chill: Additional end-of-year break between Christmas and New Year.
Career Kickstart: Annual Professional Development allowance.
Shop & Save: Employee rewards program with grocery and fuel discounts.
Treat Yourself: Wellbeing allowance for massages or spa days.
Money Smarts: Financial literacy sessions and banking options through Westpac and St George.
Health Perks: Discounted Private Health Insurance with Westfund.
Application Process
Upload your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 30 November **** but we'll review applications as they come in and this role may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.
Application Questions
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Health Navigator?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Marathon Health is a not-for-profit, registered charity with a vision of empowering communities to thrive through equitable health and wellbeing.
We're passionate advocates for equal access to quality health services for people wherever they choose to live.
We foster an environment of continuous education and exploring staff projects, to ensure our team can meet the needs of the communities we work in.
Whether it's our corporate teams or our front line clinicians we share the same values, mission, vision and purpose – enabling country communities to thrive through improved health and wellbeing.
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