Title:  Social Support Coordinator

Social Support Coordinator

• Permanent part-time | 30.4 hours per week with flexible work arrangements, including work from home
• Work across Healesville and the Yarra Valley shaping innovative social support programs
• Create and deliver meaningful opportunities for community connection

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Support Coordinator to join our Community Health team in the Yarra Valley, based primarily at Healesville Hospital and local outreach sites. Ideal for someone passionate about social connection and community wellbeing, this role will see you design, coordinate and deliver engaging programs and group activities that help people stay connected, independent and thriving in their community.

Working closely with clients, carers and a multidisciplinary Community Health team, you will develop and deliver flexible, person-centred programs under CHSP and HACC-PYP. You’ll be supported to trial new ideas and co-design initiatives with participants helping shape innovative approaches to social support that strengthen connection, wellbeing and independence across the Yarra Valley.

A regular day will see you:

• Planning and facilitating group‑based social support and community connection programs 

• Working with clients to identify social needs, interests and participation goals 

• Collaborating with allied health, nursing and community partners 

• Supporting ongoing program review, co‑design and improvement 

• Contributing to innovative approaches to social support in Community Health 

About you

You thrive on building connections and creating welcoming spaces where people feel valued and supported. With a creative mindset and strong organisational skills, you enjoy delivering programs that make a real difference.

To be successful in this role you will bring with you:

• Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent) with 12 months' experience as a Lifestyle Assistant Grade 1, or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent) with 6 months' experience.
• Experience delivering group‑based social, community or wellbeing programs.

• An understanding of how social connection supports health, independence and quality of life.

• A creative and self‑motivated approach, with the confidence to run programs independently.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.
• Confidence in using digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Office) for planning, communication and documentation.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly and supportive teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 
• Fitness passport for work-life balance 
• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to private health insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all our hospitals 

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Benjamin Brewin - Team Leader 

Contact Number: 0419 810 387 

Contact Email: Benjamin.Brewin@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 6 September 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

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