Community Development Worker

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.

• 1x permanent position
• Part time (48 hours per fortnight,3 days per week)
• Community Development Worker Class 2B Year 1-7(XX7-ON15)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement offered
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Carer Services (Carer Services) support the people who care. We provide services to support carers and care relationships in a client-centred, timely and responsive manner.

The Role

Carer Services is a dynamic and values‑driven organisation committed to improving outcomes for unpaid carers across our region. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the delivery of services that support carers and strengthen caring relationships.

We are seeking a Community Development Worker (CDW) to contribute to the development and delivery of high‑quality, client‑facing programs within Carer Services.

As a Community Development Worker, you will work directly with carers to identify their needs, respond with appropriate interventions, and connect them to services that strengthen the carer, the caring role, and the care relationship.

A key and significant component of this role involves:

• Conducting assessments
• Providing advocacy and consultation
• Supporting carers and the person being cared for to navigate services effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Support carers in Carer Assessment and planning – Disability Mental Health Young Carer team
• Facilitate the carer support planning process for individual carers
• Assess carer needs and develop tailored support plans
• Advocate on behalf of carers and provide informed consultation
• Link carers to appropriate services, resources, and community supports

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of carers’ needs and lived experience
• The ability to respond sensitively and effectively to complex situations
• Experience in assessment, advocacy, and community development practice
• A collaborative, client‑centred approach and strong communication skills

If you are passionate about supporting unpaid carers and want to be part of a team that creates real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Desirable

• Experience in community development, promotion, event development and working with a broad service system

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• 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 position, please contact Melanie Carlson, Team Leader – CAP: Disability, Mental Health & Young Carers on (03) 9076 6111.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 22nd May 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.