Regional Health Navigator

Gateway Health

Level 3 $38.65 - $41.45 per hour + superannuation

GH Wangaratta

FT - Full-Time Temporary

Care Finders

05 Jul 2026

Position Description

- Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
- Paid parental leave
- NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

This is a rewarding full time temporary opportunity (76 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2027) based in Wangaratta.
In this outreach-focused role, you will join our Care Finder team as a Regional Health Navigator, supporting clients across the North East region. You will work alongside individuals who may experience barriers navigating the health and community care system, helping them access the services and supports they need to improve their health and wellbeing.
Using a person-centred and strengths-based approach, you'll support clients to understand available care options, referral pathways, and local services while building their confidence to engage with healthcare, community, and social support systems. You'll also collaborate with health professionals, community organisations, and service providers to strengthen connections and improve access to care across the region.
This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 (SACS) at Level 3 ($38.65 - $41.45 per hour + superannuation).

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
- Qualification (minimum Certificate IV level) in Health, Community Services, Community Development, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated skills and experience working with people with a chronic disease to help them navigate the healthcare system.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work autonomously

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:
- NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
- Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
- Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
- Paid parental leave
- Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
- Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
- Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
- Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

If you're passionate about making a real difference in community health, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential chat about the role, please call Jenni Williams on 0477 685 597.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role may close before the listed closing date of 5 th July 2026.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right fit for this or another opportunity at Gateway Health.
Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.