About the role

The Residential Aged Care Liaison plays a vital role within the Social Work and Counselling Department, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across South West Healthcare (SWH). This position supports safe, effective, and patient-centred transitions for individuals aged 65 and over into permanent or respite residential aged care. Acting as a key contact for aged care placements and discharges, the role is both flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each patient and their family. Drawing on a deep understanding of the aged care sector, the Liaison helps plan future care and ensures a smooth, well-coordinated transition that aligns with organisational goals and patient wellbeing.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Casual
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Enrolled Nurse
• Salary Range: $51.11 per hour, including casual loading

What you bring

• An Enrolled Nurse holding a current registration certificate as required by APHRA
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the aged care sector and relevant legislation
• Demonstrated proficient negotiating, interpersonal and interdisciplinary skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of residential aged care placement processes, services, networks or ability to develop skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Commitment to person and family centered care
• Understanding of the Victorian health system and local organisational systems and an ability to identify and address systemic issues faced by patients and families and act on them appropriately
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to work skilfully and creatively in an environment of competing values

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 7 September 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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