Position overview

- Employment Type: Permanent, Part time (32 hours per fortnight)
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Allied Health Professional Grade 2 or Community Health Nurse
- Salary Range: $88,464.00 - $115,289.20 per annum, pro rata, + superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking applications 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 re-admissions. 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.

What you bring

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

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 23 August 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

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.

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: [email protected]

📌 Discharge Support and Liaison Clinician (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool