Internal Expression of Interest Only Community Health Nurse Outreach

About Us

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centered care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast.

With 600 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our May 2025 merger with Inspiro, we’ve expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible, high-quality community health services.

We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and our respect for the rights culture and contributions of First Nations peoples. At AccessHC, we are united by compassion, collaboration and community-led care to help people live healthier lives.

About the role

We are seeking a Community Health Nurse to deliver in collaboration with the Service Manager and Community Outreach Team, an Outreach program within the local government areas of Boroondara, and Manningham. Collaborating with Community Engagement workers. You will facilitate supportive connections and referral pathways to vulnerable people who are experiencing isolation, marginalised housing or homelessness, and health issues to help them build trusted connections with health services and social activities. This is a Permanent Part-time 0.6 EFT position reporting to the Manager, Community Access and Outreach.

What you will be doing

• Deliver community health nursing services; assessments (including risk assessments), health monitoring and service navigation and supported referrals to residents
• Support the Outreach team with the direction of the Manager Access and Outreach
• Internally negotiate smooth referral pathways for the team to support hardly reached clients’ easy access to services
• Work closely with the Access to Community Program Coordinator and the Access to Community Volunteer Workforce Coordinator to support each other’s programs
• Reach out to community members outside of the office in creative ways that meet the community needs

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with registration with current practicing registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience preferably within a community setting
• Demonstrated experience working with people from marginalised and multi-cultural backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that fosters open honest communication
• Accredited Nurse Immuniser (Desirable)

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At Access Health and Community, we offer more than just a fulfilling career—we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a strong commitment and passion for making a positive impact. This shared ethos creates a workplace where everyone benefits, fostering opportunities for personal and professional growth, a sense of purpose, and true belonging. Our culture is built to promote success and fulfillment, empowering you to make a meaningful difference. Join us and experience the rewards of a career that truly matters.

 The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities that reduce tax payable on income (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

If this position resonates with you and you are passionate about working alongside a collaborative and supportive team, we would love to see your resume and a paragraph or two about where you are on your professional journey and why you think the position will work well for you.

Please reach out to for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role. Please contact Astrid Kruse-Thorpe, Manager, Assertive Access to Community. Email: Astrid.Kruse-Thorpe@accesshc.org.au

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/

Apply now so you don’t miss this opportunity. We will be assessing applications as they are submitted.

Applications close date:  26th August 2026

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all genders and sexualities, and people with lived and living experience.

 We recognise the strength, resilience and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples and are committed to advancing reconciliation through our employment, service delivery and organisational practices.

 All compliance requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and a criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment. All applications will be treated confidentially.