Health Linker, WARATAH

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Are you a change maker, passionate about delivering holistic, person-centred support that enhances the social and emotional well-being of others? Be a social revolutionary and join our collaborative WARATAH team in Wagga Wagga, NSW (Wiradjuri Country )! We’re on the lookout for a full-time and part-time Health Linker to elevate our mission. As a Health Linker, you’ll collaborate with clients, allied health providers, general practitioners, and community services to streamline access and coordination of essential support that meets the unique needs of each individual. What’s in it for you? Make an Impact: Experience real job satisfaction knowing your work transforms lives. Boost Your Earnings: Enjoy salary packaging options—up to $15,900 annually, plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment, accommodation, and venue hire. Generous Leave: Take five weeks of annual leave each year, plus guaranteed time off during the Christmas/New Year holidays. Professional Growth: Access an annual professional development allowance to enhance your skills. Wellbeing First: Benefit from our commitment to your well-being with a dedicated wellbeing hub and wellbeing allowance. Savings Galore: Enjoy retail discounts and cashback offers through our employee rewards program. Exclusive Partnerships: Gain perks from our corporate partners, including St George and Westpac Banks and Westfund Health Insurance. Commitment to Cultural Safety: You can access our Innovate RAP through this link: What You’ll do: Deliver holistic, coordinated support to clients engaged in the WARATAH Program, implementing care plans and connecting them to vital health and social services. Collaborate with clients to craft personalised support plans that enhance health and well-being, re-establishing connections to community groups and essential services. Help individuals tackle broader challenges affecting their health, such as financial difficulties, housing issues, unemployment, isolation, and caregiving responsibilities. Provide tailored guidance to clients, their families, and caregivers to boost health literacy and promote healthy lifestyle choices. What You’ll need: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Aboriginal Health, Allied Health, Community/Human Services, Social Work/Social Science, or equivalent. A solid understanding of the broader determinants of health—including social, economic, and environmental factors—and their impact on communities. Proven experience in co-developing person-centred support plans that prioritise client well-being and aspirations. Advocacy skills to enhance client access to programs and inspire community participation. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and First Nations communities. Experience in partnership building and collaborative work across various organizations to achieve client-focused outcomes. Full responsibilities of this role may be viewed on the Position Description found at marathonhealth.com.au/jobs/r25001/ Ready to join us in redefining social support? Apply now and be part of something big! Upload your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications close Tuesday 18th February 2025 . Applications are reviewed as we receive them, so this job listing may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights. Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Linker? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? How many years' experience do you have as a Case Support Worker? Do you have membership with any of the following psychology, social work, or counselling boards? Have you completed a qualification in nursing? Marathon Health strives to achieve equity in access and quality of health and wellbeing for regional, rural and remote communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr