Team Leader Intake and Active Rural Communities

Allied Health Professionals Grade 2 $49.38-$56.79

GH Wangaratta

Position Description

PP - Part-time Permanent

Rural Health

09 Aug 2026

• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Join a team of dedicated and experienced professionals
• 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.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time opportunity (60.8 hours per fortnight) based in Wangaratta. You will be responsible for leading the effective administration, co-ordination, and delivery of the Active Rural Communities program including direct line management of Allied Health Assistants and administration and intake team as well as coordination of volunteers. A key part of the role is ongoing review and development of the program and intake processes, in line with current evidence and best practice.

This role is classified under the Allied Health Professionals Victoria Community Health Centres Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026 Grade 2 ($49.38 - $56.79 + superannuation)

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Allied Health, welfare or a related discipline; a qualification in Physiotherapy is desirable
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in direct line management of a small team
• Experience co-ordinating community group activities and programs with skills in program development, facilitation and evaluation of meeting activity targets
• Experience supporting older people and/or people with disability using a client-centred approach.

Benefits

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

How to Apply

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 Steven Garoni on 0447 184 276.

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 9 th August 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, NDIS 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.