Allied Health Leader-Palliative Care-12mth contract-9days/fortnight

• Fixed Term Part time (9 days per fortnight, 8 hours per day -12 month contract)

• Generous salary packaging options and professional development available

• Kew/Mitcham Locations

About us 

Eastern Palliative Care Ltd (EPC) is the specialist community based palliative care service for the Eastern Region of Melbourne. We support people with a terminal / life limiting illness who have complex symptoms whether they be physical, psychosocial, emotional or spiritual. 

EPC recognises that a person with a terminal / life-limiting illness may choose:

• To be cared for in the comfort of their own home

• To live as normally as possible

• To receive assistance from specialist palliative care nurses to manage symptoms

• To be in the continuing care of their own doctor

• To have the support of their family or caregivers

• To be supported through the decisions and personal adjustments which inevitably accompany serious illness (emotional, social, financial, psychological & spiritual)

EPC brings together passionate, skilled people that strive to make a difference in the lives of others.

About the role and you:

Leading a clinical team of Specialist Palliative Support Clinicians, you are experienced in working in an interdisciplinary team, have knowledge of current loss, grief and bereavement theory and practice, experience in Palliative Care or a similar community health setting and are experienced with issues associated with death and dying.

Working closely with a Clinical Nursing Leader (Clinical Nurse Consultant) and reporting to the General Manager-Allied Health and Volunteer Services, the Allied Health Leader will provide clinical leadership, case-load supervision and mentoring to all Allied Health Workers within the team and includes the provision of discipline specific psycho-social support, counselling and spiritual care to clients and their carers within an interdisciplinary team model. 

Working closely with other geographic Allied Health Leaders to ensure accurate prioritisation of clients and excellence in client care and support, your previous experience in a leadership position that includes the provision of clinical supervision, will ensure you will positively lead this team and provide mentoring and guidance to colleagues.

We are looking for a Clinical team Leader who:

• Holds a mandatory relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology/Counselling.

• Has demonstrated capability, including a minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership position that includes the provision of clinical supervision.

• Has experience and skills in the leadership and supervision of a multi-disciplinary care team and are able to lead workplace culture and change management where required.

• Has a membership or is eligible for registration to relevant professional bodies.

• Is an experienced communicator with competent oral and written communication skills, report writing and presentation skills.

• Has highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, emotionally attuned leadership and is experienced in the provision of coaching and mentoring.

• Has knowledge of the Value Based Healthcare framework and principles.

Further information relating to this role can be found in the Position Description, available on our website - epcvic.org.au or by contacting Tania King - General Manager Allied Health and Volunteer Services on 1300 130 813.

 Applications close on Monday 14th July 2025 and should be emailed to **@epcvic.org.au. Applications must include a resume and cover letter addressing the key result areas of the position description. Suitable applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date so dont delay.

Information :

• Company : Eastern Palliative Care
• Position : Allied Health Leader-Palliative Care-12mth contract-9days/fortnight
• Location : Mitcham VIC
• Country : AU