About us

Palliative Care South East provides palliative care in the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne. We support people with a life-limiting illness to live well and, in doing so, provide support at home to improve the quality of life of individuals, carers and families. Our specialist palliative care services are provided to people of all ages, free of charge, in the Local Government areas of Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong and part of Kingston.

About the role

As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide expert clinical leadership and autonomous, NP-led care to clients in their own homes and, in a consultative and clinical advisory capacity, to residents of residential aged care facilities. You'll work alongside Medical Officers, Advanced Trainees, Nurse Practitioners and specialist interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning. This role will also support our aims to build the capacity of residential aged care staff and support GPs to deliver a palliative approach across the region.

About you

- Nurse practitioner, or working towards, with recent experience in the provision of specialist Palliative Care

- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills, competence and leadership in the assessment, treatment and management of patients with Palliative Care and End of Life care needs.

- Demonstrated understanding of integrated care and proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework and mixed clinical environment

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues impacting on the provision of Palliative Care services in Australia

- Demonstrated capability to work autonomously when required





- Demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, human relations, clinical skills, ethical decision making, problem analysis and systems analysis

- Demonstrated ability to educate, mentor and support clinical teams to build capability and confidence in delivering high-quality palliative care and influence organisational and cultural change

- Ability to participate in a rotating on call weekend roster

Why Join PCSE

- A genuinely varied, autonomous senior clinical role at the heart of a respected specialist palliative care service

- Work within a values-led organisation — Responsiveness, Empowerment, Collaboration and Kindness — that backs its clinicians

- Contribute to the training and mentoring of our Palliative Care Specialist Nurses, Advanced Trainees and broader clinical team

Benefits

PCSE is transitioning through an exciting stage of growth and change, and the successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits including:

- Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 tax free per year

- Adaptable work life balance opportunities

- Training and Development Opportunities

- Rewards and Recognition program

- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is funded by the employer for business and private access

- Annual Leave Loading

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kellie Bamberry, General Manager, Clinical Services, on 04•••••874 or ••••@palliativecarese.org.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description to visit https://palliativecaresoutheast.org.au/career-opportunities/

Closing date - 04th November 2026

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