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Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation. We’re here to provide our local communities in NSW and the ACT with equitable, inclusive and integrated health care including physical health and mental health care services. We currently employ 340 people, provide services from 25 locations and are continuing to grow.
About the position
We are seeking Care Navigators to join our Head to Health team located in Wagga Wagga.
The Care Navigator is responsible for connecting consumers with services and supports in the community, facilitating person-centred and integrated care.
This position delivers practical support through information sharing and education, identifying and addressing barriers to access, and facilitating warm referrals, ensuring consumers are linked to the right service at the right time. This position also works collaboratively with the other members of the Head to Health team and external service providers to maximise positive outcomes for consumers. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of services available in the local community and online.
There are multiple positions, available in Wagga Wagga. These are available as full-time or part-time opportunities, fixed term until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension.
Why join GPH?
- Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
- Full-time positions have the option to enjoy a monthly RDO
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Increase your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 in living expenses and an additional benefit of up to $2,650 in meals and entertainment
- We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!
We are looking for someone with:
- Tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in a relevant discipline including mental health, health, community services or social sciences.
- Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of consumers with mental health and/or substance use problems.
- Demonstrated understanding of supports and services available in the local and regional communities.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with consumers and their families or carers to provide care navigation and referral support.
Interested?
Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application.
Please ensure that your cover letter addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description and include this in your application.
For more information please contact: Innes Clarke, Service Manager, Murrumbidgee on 0427598*** or email *******@gph.org.au
Applications close: 18 February 2024
*Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.
