Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (32 hours per fortnight), On going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Community Health Nurse
• Salary Range: $111,930 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

The Early Intervention in Chronic Disease Coordinator plays a key leadership role in promoting early intervention, prevention, and self‑management for individuals living with, or at risk of, chronic disease. The role leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of community awareness and prevention activities that support early identification of chronic conditions and empower people to take an active role in managing their health.

A core focus of the position is building workforce capability through the delivery of education, training, and professional support for staff involved in the care of people with newly diagnosed chronic illness. The coordinator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community groups, and key stakeholders to ensure evidence‑based, person‑centred early intervention approaches are embedded across services.

Through strengthening health literacy, supporting behaviour change, and promoting integrated preventative care, the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease Coordinator contributes to improved health outcomes and reduced long‑term impact of chronic disease on individuals and the community.

What you bring

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with a current Registration Certificate with AHPRA, supported by relevant post‑basic and/or tertiary qualifications and a minimum of three years' post‑registration experience.
• A strong preventative and educative approach to healthcare, with a demonstrated commitment to health promotion, early intervention, and supporting individuals to self‑manage chronic conditions.
• A solid understanding of the role of the nurse as an educator and partner in care, working collaboratively with clients, carers, communities, and multidisciplinary health teams to achieve improved health outcomes and prevent disease progression.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of clients, carers, and service providers, building positive relationships across community and health service settings.
• Demonstrated capability to assess community needs, and to plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate high‑quality health promotion and early intervention programs that respond to identified priorities.
• Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal), with strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, negotiation, and organisational abilities to support effective service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

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 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.

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