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- Part-time prospect working 16 hours per week
- Work within the HIP Chronic Wound Service, with availability to work Thursdays required
- Provide evidence-based care and consultancy for patients with chronic wound conditions

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the HIP Chronic Wound Service

Austin Health’s Health Independence Program (HIP) is part of the Continuing Care Division and provides multidisciplinary services that support people with health problems and complex conditions to optimise their function and self-management skills so they can live independently and well in their homes and community.

The HIP Chronic Wound Service supports patients with chronic wound conditions of more than six weeks. The service aims to help patients remain at home and reduce unnecessary presentations to Emergency or urgent care and the need for inpatient admission. The service operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the multidisciplinary outpatient clinic operating on Thursdays.

About the role

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant A/B, you will provide evidence-based nursing care and consultancy to support the effective management of patients with chronic wound conditions. Working with medical, nursing, dietetic and podiatry colleagues, you will provide support through phone, telehealth and centre-based appointments.

You will deliver clinical assessment, care planning and interventions while supporting patient education, multidisciplinary care and continuous improvement within the Chronic Wound Service.

A regular day will see you:

- Provide clinical nursing and health assessments, care planning and interventions for patients referred to the Chronic Wound Service




- Participate in multidisciplinary and nurse-led clinics and recommend appropriate wound treatment and management plans in collaboration with treating clinicians and community healthcare teams
- Provide information, education and health promotion to patients and carers to support understanding and self-management of their health conditions
- Provide care independently in the community or patient’s home as required and coordinate with relevant health professionals, support networks and service providers
- Support staff education, clinical supervision, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement within the Chronic Wound Service

About you To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a relevant postgraduate qualification, or progress towards one, in wound nursing or an equivalent specialty, or credentialling as an Advanced Wound Clinician with Wounds Australia
- Superior contemporary clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, treatment and management of chronic wounds, a patient-centred evidence-based approach to care, understanding of self-management and complex care principles, and Level 1 training in lymphoedema management preferred
- Excellent organisation, time-management, attention to detail, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, together with a high level of reliability and professional conduct
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, innovate and adapt to change, identify and manage risks, contribute to continuous quality improvement and safety, and participate in a wound management group and/or wound nurse special interest group where available
- Sound experience using information technology and clinical systems, ability to complete administrative requirements in accordance with organisational, legislative and regulatory requirements,



a current Victorian driver’s licence and availability to work Thursdays

Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Janine Craig, Specialist Service Manager at [email protected]

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026

📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant A/B (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne