Part TimeENAsia/Pacific
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.
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:
Key Responsibilities
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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
Staff Benefits
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.
