Community Development Worker (Casual)

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.

• Casual positions
• 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 Senior Manager - Community Health Programs, which is part of the Home, Acute & Community program. Carer Services supports carers, the person being supported and care relationships in a client-centred, timely and responsive manner.

Carer Services is funded by State and Commonwealth Governments to deliver multiple 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.

The Role

The Community Development Worker will work with carers and the person they care for to address issues and needs facilitating solutions. A necessary and significant part of the Community Development Workers (CDW) role will be to provide assessment and advocacy, and/or consultation with the carer and person being cared for.  The CDW will determine the most suitable pathway for service provision - Carer Gateway (Commonwealth), Support for Carers Program (State), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). The CDW also collaborates with carer support groups, networks and service providers across community, health and hospital settings. The CDW works with vulnerable and diverse groups to support and strengthen accessibility of services for carers.   

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development or Welfare    
• Minimum 3 years’ experience and knowledge of at least two practice areas (Aged, Dementia, Disability, Mental Health, Youth Services)   
• Demonstrates understanding of issues facing carers and people from diverse communities and available services    
• Experience in community development, promotion, event development and working with a broad service system   
• Experience in casework and care coordination, including needs / risk assessment and support planning   

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
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• 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 Putheavy Pan, CHSP and Casual Team Leader - p.pan@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 17th September 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.