Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!

Merri Health is now Holstep Health - a new chapter in delivering high-quality healthcare to our communities.

• Position: Supporting Connections Practitioner

• Position Type: Fixed Term Part Time

• Grade: SACS level 4

• Part-time- 0.6 FTE/1-year contracted position: start date 21/7/2025 and end date is 31/7/2026

• Location: Coburg

• Great team environment

• Working with residents of SRSs to identify and respond to unmet health and social needs

• Working with proprietors and SRS staff to enhance their capacity and skills in supporting residents

• Liaising and networking with other health and local stakeholders to improve accessibility and support for SRS residents and staff

• Development of an annual Collaborative Plan with each participating SRS.

Your New Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Supporting Connections Practitioner to work within Supported Residential Service (SRS) Support Program. This exciting role will provide a unique opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, focused on providing capacity building and service co-ordination to designated pension-level SRSs.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Developing, implementing and evaluating client-centred and strength based intervention to address residents' unmet health and social needs, and complex behaviours

• Provide high standard psychosocial, functional and risk assessments

• Build the capacity of SRS staff through community development interventions such as community connections, information and capacity building workshops

• Actively contribute to team initiatives, planning and coordination of program activities

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• We are looking for individuals with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community development or equivalent

• Experience in the provision of services to clients with complex needs, including behavioural issues

• A minimum of 3 years experience in the community sector

• Ability to use initiative and work creatively in unstructured environments

• High level of adaptability and the capacity to communicate effectively with a wide range of diverse stakeholders

How to Apply:

Review the attached position description and learn more about us on our website. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to jobs@merrihealth.org.au

Applications Close: 07 August 2025.

We encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the closing date.

At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.