Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (48 hours per fortnight), On going
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Community Health Nurse -ZJ1
• Salary Range: $111,930.00 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

The Movement Disorder Nurse plays a vital role in improving the lives of people living with complex neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Corticobasal Degeneration across the South West region of Victoria.

By delivering specialised, accessible care close to home, the Movement Disorder Nurse empowers individuals and their families to navigate their condition with greater confidence and control. Through education, personalised support, and compassionate guidance, the nurse helps people build the skills they need to manage symptoms, maintain independence, and enhance their quality of life.

 What You Bring

You are a committed and compassionate Registered Nurse who is highly client‑focused and values professional confidentiality. You bring strong clinical judgement and thrive in complex, community‑based environments.

Key requirements include:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Minimum of five years' post‑graduate nursing experience
• Post‑graduate qualification in Parkinson's or Movement Disorder care (desirable)
• Experience working in a community health setting
• A flexible, outcome‑focused approach centred on individual client needs
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, problem‑solve, and manage a demanding workload
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

• Relevant post‑graduate qualifications will be highly regarded.

Mandatory checks:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

 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
• 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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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, 24 May 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted in full and will close on Sunday, 24 May 2026; incomplete applications may not be considered.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.

 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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

 Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au