Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9066
About the role:
The Disability Navigator (DN) is an integral member of the Disability Liaison Service within the Best Experience Division. The DN is the first point of contact for people with disability and their families seeking support to access Western Health services, providing practical navigation, advocacy and empowerment to help people overcome barriers to accessing and engaging with healthcare.
Key responsibilities:
Working collaboratively with Best Experience Clinicians, multidisciplinary teams and community organisations, the DN will:
About you:
This role will suit someone who has a strong understanding of disability and the barriers people with disability can experience when accessing health services, along with demonstrated skills in advocacy, community engagement and service navigation.
Lived experience of disability is highly desirable, as is an understanding of intersectional experiences, including people with disability who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+ or culturally and linguistically diverse.
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About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about supporting access to healthcare for people with disability and their families, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 25 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rebecca Barbara via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.