Community Development Worker: CHSP

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed term parental leave position ending April 2026
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Community Development Worker Class 2B Year 1-7 (XX7-ON15)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Carer Services (Carer Services) reports to the Deputy Director of Operations - Community Integration, which is part of the Rehabilitation Aged and Community Care program. Carer Services supports carers, the person being cared for and care relationships in a client-centred, timely and responsive manner.

The Role

This position contributes to the development and delivery of client-facing programs within Carer Services. Carer Services provide service to people who are 65 years and over (50 and over for Aboriginal and Torre Straight Islanders), people with dementia and their carers. For more information, please refer to the attached position description.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development or Welfare
• Minimum 3 years experience and knowledge of aged and dementia practice areas
• Demonstrates understanding of issues facing carers and people from diverse communities and available services
• Experience in casework and care coordination, including needs/risk assessment and support planning
• Ability to provide support, identify issues, escalate appropriately and operate within scope of practice

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For all enquiries about this position, please contact Putheavy Pan, CHSP and Casual Team Leader - p.pan@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 19th May 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au