Community Development Worker: CHSP

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 parental leave position until 30 April 2026
• Full time (80 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) 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. This role offers the chance to support clients from a wide range of cultural communities. You will play an important part in providing culturally safe, respectful and person-centred care.

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
• Close proximity to public transport
• Access to staff car parking *subject to availability

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

For all enquiries about this position, please contact Putheavy Pan, CHSP Team Leader - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Friday 23rd January 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.