Social Support Group Leader

Social Support Group Leader - Coleraine

Permanent Part Time - 28 hours per fortnight

Classification - IN31/IN32 depending on experience

Salary - $ to $31.65 per hour + 12% Superannuation  

About us

 At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. 

Coleraine is a town in Victoria, Australia on the Glenelg Highway, 350 kilometres west of the state capital, Melbourne and 35 kilometres north-west of Hamilton in the Shire of Southern Grampians local government area. 

It was named after the town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. With history around every corner, Coleraine is one of Victoria's oldest country towns, offering a glimpse into a past that stretches back nearly 200 years. Beyond its rich heritage, Coleraine is a hidden gem for nature lovers, whether you're drawn to towering eucalypts, indulgent sweet treats, or peaceful fishing spots.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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About the role

Social Support Groups are held in Coleraine Campus 2 days per week, servicing the Coleraine and Merino Residents.

The Western District Health Service Social Support Groups provide day programs to support people living in our community, catering for people living in their own homes within the Hamilton, Penshurst, Coleraine and Merino area over 5 days per week. We strive to ensure our members live well, achieve and feel valued, build on their skills and interests, stay connected within the community and maintain independence.

The Social Support Group department has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic, Social Support Group Assistant to join our team in Coleraine.

As part of this role you will be required to work in a team of 2 staff, co leading, driving the bus for pick ups and drops offs from and to members' homes and on outings, facilitate a creative, dynamic, productive program in a safe working environment, promoting innovative and effective programs to support members of the community to live well and feel valued.

You will build partnerships to maximise independence and wellness by supporting the members to build on their strengths and interests to achieve identified goals and monitor member's health and wellbeing.

In addition, develop and maintain teamwork, communicate effectively with all staff in SSG department, volunteers, members and carers. Work as a co leader in program planning, delivery, evaluation and building on community connections.

Assist the Manager and/or Coordinator (based in Hamilton) with administrative duties as required.

You will bring:

•  Minimum Certificate III in Community Services Leisure and Health, Allied Health Assistant or equivalent
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  A demonstrated capacity to work flexibly

For more details take a look at our Position Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th of December 2025

Proposed Interview Date:      Upon receipt of suitable applicants

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. 

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability