Community Development Worker: Carer Engagement

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed term position until July 2027
• Part time (56 hours per fortnight)
• 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) support the people who care.

Carer Services is funded by State and Commonwealth Governments to deliver programs including phone support, in person support services, peer support, information and social activities to carers (including young carers) of people who are aged, living with dementia, have a disability or chronic illness, and/or mental illness.  We provide services to support carers and care relationships in a client-centred, timely and responsive manner.  Carer Services is part of Alfred Health’s Home, Acute and Community program.

The Role

The Community Development Worker (CDW) is part of a multidisciplinary team made up of Community Development Workers, a Carer Volunteer and Engagement Adminstration. This position of the CDW, within the Carer Engagement team, contributes to the development and delivery of a range of group based programs and group engagement activities both online and in person, including information sessions, wellbeing, social support and peer support sessions. The CDW engages and collaborates with carer support groups, key partners and stakeholders across the community, health and hospital settings to enhance social inclusion, participation, and advocacy for carers in the community. The CDW develops links with vulnerable and diverse groups to support and strengthen accessibility of services for carers.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Please see the position description for all duties and responsibilities.

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Behavioural Science, Social Sciences or Welfare
• Experience in community engagement and event planning and delivery
• Sound project management skills to prioritise and co-ordinate activities
• Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to create and promote high quality support services to clients
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience in assessment, care planning and service coordination would be highly regarded
• Successful applicants must undergo a police check and have a current Working with Children Check

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• 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

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Kylie Watt, Team Leader: Carer Engagement on (03) 9076 6140.

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter outlining key skills and experience relevant to the position.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 02nd of June 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.