About us

Palliative Care South Australia (PCSA) is a leading charity and independent peak body representing palliative care providers, consumers and their families and those with an interest in palliative care in South Australia. PCSA was established in 1985 and is a membership-based organisation, supporting individuals, families, carer's, community members, as well as specialist and generalist health care professionals working with South Australians experiencing reliable illness, dying, death and grief.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE, 22.8 hours per week) as a Program Manager: PEPA SA.

The PEPA Program Manager is responsible for the delivery, coordination, promotion and continuous improvement of the Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) across South Australia. The role leads participant engagement throughout the PEPA placement cycle, facilitates palliative care education, develops and maintains strategic partnerships and leads professional networks that support workforce capability and excellence in palliative care practice. The position represents the program at state and national levels and contributes to building sustainable communities of practice across the health care sectors.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate and deliver the PEPA program across South Australia, ensuring participants, host sites and stakeholders are supported throughout the placement process
- Manage the participant journey from Expression of Interest through to placement completion, including placement matching, approvals, learning objectives, participant support, and review of post-placement requirements
- Facilitate palliative care education, workshops, presentations and professional learning activities that build workforce capability in the palliative approach
- Build and maintain effective relationships with health services,



host organisations, community services and other key stakeholders
- Lead and facilitate the PEPA SA Sites Network and other relevant health professional networks, communities of practice and stakeholder groups, including meeting coordination, chairing and secretariat support
- Represent the PEPA program at state and national meetings, forums, working groups and collaborative initiatives
- Monitor program activity and outcomes, maintain accurate records and prepare reports to meet organisational, funding and national program requirements
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement, evaluation activities and the development of systems, resources and processes that strengthen program delivery and participant experience
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the organisation's business management system
- Ensure appropriate knowledge management documentation is in place in your area

About you

- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated experience in palliative care practice
- Experience coordinating programs
- Experience facilitating education, training or professional development activities
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration systems
- Current driver's license
- Right to work in Australia

To Apply Please email a cover letter and CV addressing the Main Tasks and Responsibilities as outlined in the position description to [email protected].

Position Description available on our website: palliativecaresa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261009-PEPA-Manager-PD.pdf

Applications close Wednesday 21st of October 2026 (may be extended at the discretion of PCSA)

Queries can be made by email to [email protected]

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📌 Program Manager: PEPA SA (Eastwood)
🏢 Palliative Care South Australia
📍 Eastwood