About the Role

We are seeking applications from current Southwest Healthcare staff for a rewarding opportunity to join our Discharge Support & Liaison team! If you're a dedicated Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, Podiatrist, or Dietitian passionate about supporting patients with timely and safe hospital discharge, we want to hear from you.

As a valued member of our team, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient flow, deliver optimal care, and reduce hospital readmissions. This role is your chance to play an essential part in ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Fixed term, Full-Time (80 hours per fortnight)

Part time applications welcomed, please specify your preferred FTE in application

• Commencing: April 2026, Ending: 20 July 2026

• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Allied Health Professional Grade 2 or Community Health Nurse
• Salary Range: $88,464.00 - $107,390 per annum, pro rata, + superannuation

What You Will Bring

• At least 3 years of experience in your health profession
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to organisational changes
• Strong time management, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• The capacity to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in subacute and community settings (desirable but not essential)

Interested?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or you'd like more information, please contact Erin Klose, Discharge Support and Liaison Team Leader, on (03) 5563 1594 or via email at eklose@swh.net.au

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply from home type the following in your browser:

https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.searchResults?in_organid=18003&in_searchBut=Search or go to People Hub > Me > Careers at SWH

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the   Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026 or Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employees) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

Applications from current South West Healthcare employees are to be submitted online via our intranet and need to include: a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by Thursday 16 April 2026.

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au

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

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.