• Temporary part time - 42 hours per fortnight (maternity leave relief)


• An excellent opportunity exists in Geelong for an experienced and qualified Medical Specialist to work as part of our Palliative Care team


• Enjoy a role where you will be an active part of a health care team shows leadership and embraces change

About the facility

Barwon Health Palliative Care provides palliative care nursing, medical, allied health and volunteer services within a framework of integrated health service involving close collaboration between community, inpatient as well as an acute consultative service. The model of palliative care is based on level of need and targets patients with complex care needs. The Community Palliative Care team is based at the McKellar Centre.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a palliative medicine specialist to join the palliative care team at Barwon Health in a maternity leave relief role from mid-January 2019.

The successful applicant will be part of an integrated service providing palliative care to the Geelong region as well as surrounding districts. Embracing multi-disciplinary care the Barwon Health palliative care department encompasses a busy community palliative care service, a designated palliative care unit, a hospital-based consultancy team as well as a supportive role to sub-regional areas.

Research and medical education also represent strong components of the service.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, then apply today and join our dynamic and innovative organisation.

About the culture

We are a specialist interdisciplinary palliative care service, which is committed to providing an equitable, seamless, person centred approach, strengthened by education, research and development to support our community.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan


• Our Commitment to Child Safety

Other information

• At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


• Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.


• At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.


• We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Disability Support Workers    Heart 2 Heart Community Respite Carer Service is a local Family Registered NDIA Geelong Disability Support Service Provider. 

Are you looking for Permanent Part time or Casual shifts, then please call us now!   We have numerous positions available as we enter the new year.   

We have now extended our services to Bannockburn, Teesdale and Lethbridge.   Our service delivery is based on Person Centred Approach and we have Participants that are on a waiting list to access our services. 

We are looking for motivated DSW to work in a very supportive working environment that can deliver our mission and value statements to our participants!

You must hold a Certificate 4 in Disability.  Our staff must also have a current First Aid Certificate, a current Working with Children’s Card and a current Police Check (6 months).   We will consider applicants if they are studying Certificate 4 in disability, however you must have completed placement to apply. 

The successful applicants will be required to work various shifts during the week and be available for weekends.   

Applicants who have had previous experience working with people on the spectrum will be highly regarded as we have many participants needing support in this area, but not a necessary.    

If you think this position is what you are looking for, we encourage you to apply. If you would like to apply for this position, could you send your resume to admin@h2hcrcs.com.au.  Our website is, www.heart2heartcommunityrespitecarer.com.au  if you want to know more about what we do.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa on 0475 280 691.  

Lisa Miller

All applicants will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Act, in relation to your personal details.  

 

 

• Be a part of a multidisciplinary team striving for excellence


• Challenge yourself in a mixed adult & paediatric intensive care unit, with nurse led ECMO


• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment


• Build your career at Victoria’s 2014 People in Health Award Winner

About the role 

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient, client, resident focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to him/her, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you:

• Degree level qualification with a recognised educational institution in Nursing (or other if required)


• Registration with AHPRA


• Qualifications in Critical Care (or similar)


• Recent experience in a critical care area

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan


• Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

• Thrive professionally in providing your clinical expertise and leadership to Mental Health Services


• Take this opportunity to shine and apply now to join our active and progressive organisation


• Look to your future - ongoing career and professional development opportunities, supportive supervision structure

About the facility

The Child and Youth Triage Team is the initial point of contact within Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service for infants, children and young people aged 0-25 years and their families. Clinicians working within this team accept written and telephone referrals and act as the first point of contact for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Jigsaw Youth Mental Health Service and the Eating Disorder Service.

About the role

The role of child and youth triage clinician requires a capacity to provide expert screening and assessment through enquiry in order to determine an appropriate, timely and accessible response to all referrers. The triage clinician provides clinical advice and makes recommendations and referrals. This is a senior clinician role which should be consumer focused and ensure the highest standard of assistance in accessing services. The clinician will work in close collaboration with and support the Child and Adolescent and Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Eating Disorder Services (EDS) and Jigsaw clinicians, Consultant Psychiatrists and Registrars.

About the culture

We are a passionate, supportive, and driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. No day is the same; we are a team that embrace's change and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront


• Our Commitment to Child Safety


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, GLBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken. Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

• Fantastic role that maximises your potential and enables you to achieve your own ambitions


• Work autonomously whilst being part of a supportive team


• Enjoy workplace flexibility

About the facility

Barwon Health is a highly respected organisation providing customer focus care while addressing specific patient needs in a supportive environment. Barwon Health, Central Resource Unit (CRU) provides emergent and non-emergent nursing staff replacement for all bed based services.

About the role

CRU is looking for suitable Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join their central part-time nursing pool, multiple permanent part time positions available. As an enrolled nurse, you will be responsible for the provision of patient focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You must be willing to work shift work, commit to a minimum of 2 shifts per week and work in any unit within Aged Care.

Benefits of joining the CRU nursing pool are:

• Assistance with completion of area specific mandatory and recommended competencies.


• Access to ongoing education


• Flexibility via sound roster management practices


• Guaranteed shifts with flexibility to suit individual circumstances

About the culture

You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront


• Our Commitment to Child Safety


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan

Other information

• At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


• Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.


• At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.


• We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

• Join a healthcare service committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research in this permanent part time position – 32 hours per fortnight


• Improve your skills with ongoing training and professional development


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront

About the facility

Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research for all staff fostering clinical excellence, effective leadership and a solid foundation of continuous learning, quest for knowledge and scientific research underpinned by the role of Barwon Health as a teaching hospital.

About the role

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen with Barwon Health in Geelong. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Clinical Nurse Educator – Intensive Care.

As the Clinical Nurse Educator – Intensive Care you will:

• Facilitate and develop education programs, learning materials and education opportunities for Registered Nurses


• Co-ordinate the clinical and theoretical component of the Post Graduate Intensive Care nursing program – affiliated with La Trobe University


• Work with the Education & Training team to promote standards of nursing care and clinical practice according to current evidence and National Standards


• Contribute to the development, facilitation and evaluation of educational programs across Barwon Health.


• Promote the philosophy of lifelong learning culture within Barwon Health

It is essential you have advanced clinical knowledge strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and a commitment to the principles of evidence based practice.

Culture

You will work within Education and Training, a supportive and innovative team with a commitment to evidence based education program. Our team demonstrate the Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

• At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


• Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.


• At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.


• We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

• This role will allow you to thrive professionally in providing your clinical expertise and leadership to Mental Health Services.


• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment


• Extend your career with Victoria’s leading regional health care service

About the role 

The Child and Youth Triage Team is the initial point of contact within Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service for infants, children and young people aged 0-25 years and their families. Clinicians working within this team accept written and telephone referrals and act as the first point of contact for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Jigsaw Youth Mental Health Service and the Eating Disorder Service.

The role of child and youth triage clinician requires a capacity to provide expert screening and assessment through enquiry in order to determine an appropriate, timely and accessible response to all referrers. The triage clinician provides clinical advice and makes recommendations and referrals. This is a senior clinician role which should be consumer focused and ensure the highest standard of assistance in accessing services.

All shifts are from 08.30am-17.00 Monday to Friday.

About the culture

We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community. As a team we are focussed on providing the highest quality patient centred care.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan


• Our Commitment to Child Safety.

• At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


• Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.


• At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.


• We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

The Department of Health and Human Services develops and delivers policies, programs and services that support and enhance the wellbeing of all Victorians. Our services are in line with the government's vision for making Victoria a stronger, more caring and innovative state.

Our vision is to achieve the best health, wellbeing and safety of all Victorians so that they can live a life they value.

We are building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of vulnerable Victorians.

The department is committed to the safety of its clients. The department takes a zero tolerance approach to abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability.

Departmental employees are required to comply with all legal requirements including the Child Safe Standards to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you want a career within a department striving to make Victoria the best place to be and helping shape communities we all want to be part of, then we encourage you to apply.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au.

The department has a zero tolerance towards violence within the workplace and recognises the rights of all staff to be free from violence and gender-related discrimination. We are proudly working with White Ribbon to create a safer workplace.

The Department of Health and Human Services develops and delivers policies, programs and services that support and enhance the wellbeing of all Victorians. Our services are in line with the government's vision for making Victoria a stronger, more caring and innovative state.

Our vision is to achieve the best health, wellbeing and safety of all Victorians so that they can live a life they value.

We are building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of vulnerable Victorians.

The department is committed to the safety of its clients. The department takes a zero tolerance approach to abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability.

Departmental employees are required to comply with all legal requirements including the Child Safe Standards to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you want a career within a department striving to make Victoria the best place to be and helping shape communities we all want to be part of, then we encourage you to apply.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au.

The department has a zero tolerance towards violence within the workplace and recognises the rights of all staff to be free from violence and gender-related discrimination. We are proudly working with White Ribbon to create a safer workplace.

Number of vacancies available: 1
Office Location(s): Geelong
Position Summary:

The Permanent Care Team provides services including a permanent care program and an infant adoption program.

Permanent Care Officers place infants, older age children, sibling groups and children with a disability into permanent family arrangements

How to Apply:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.
Please note:
For this role, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review our Careers Page.This page provides information on the department's recruitment and safety screening processes.
Click 'Apply Now' below to submit your interest in this role.
For further information please visit the Department of Health and Human Services website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Seeking a passionate support worker to join the Towards Home+ team in providing rehabilitation and support to consumers who have experienced homelessness “Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society” About the Role

• Full Time position available
• Maximum Term Contract until 30 December 2020
• New Towards Home+ service based in Geelong

Neami National have won two year’s funding for a new Victorian Government initiative - Towards Home+ as part of the Victorian Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan (2018). Neami will establish the following new suite of services:

• Assertive outreach team with flexible brokerage
• Supportive housing team
• Modular Unit Support

As a Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, you will provide assertive outreach support to people who are homeless and sleeping rough. This includes intensive, flexible, responsive, client focussed support with the aim of assisting clients to successfully sustain housing, improve physical and mental health and develop connections within the local community. Core duties

• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Intensive case management support to people sleeping rough
• Intensive assistance to access accommodation
• Intensive post-settlement support
• Referral and linkage to relevant support services
• Secondary Consultation
• Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience in working with people with a psychiatric disability and complex presentations
• Extensive experience in working with homelessness
• A clear ability to work within and to develop strong collaborative relationships
• Extensive experience and the ability to engage consumers and carers in a positive manner
• The ability to set and maintain clear professional boundaries
• A commitment to consumers’ rights and to consumers’ active participation in planning their service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the recovery model
• Computer skills

Mandatory requirements:

• A tertiary qualification or experience to a similar level in the areas of health; welfare; allied health or housing
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Car available for business use, if required
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement

About Neami National Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals. In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami. We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation. Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet friendly environment

How to apply: If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please APPLY now before Sunday 16 December 2018. The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the . If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact: Name: Susan Taylor, Service Manager Towards Home+ Phone number: 0438 641 951 No recruitment agencies candidates need apply We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Bring your lived experience to the new Towards Home+ program in providing support to consumers who have experienced homelessness “Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society” About the Role

• Part Time position available (0.6FTE)
• Maximum Term Contract until 30 December 2020
• New Towards Home+ service based in Geelong

Neami National have won two year’s funding for a new Victorian Government initiative - Towards Home+ as part of the Victorian Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan (2018). Neami will establish the following new suite of services:

• Assertive outreach team with flexible brokerage
• Supportive housing team
• Modular Unit Support

The Peer Support Worker (PSW) will have a lived experience of homelessness and will play a key role in the Assertive Outreach Team. The Peer Support Worker will draw on their lived experience in having been homeless and will use this lived experience in promoting the service, offering hope, building rapid rapport and in identifying and managing risk. Core duties

• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Provide emotional support by constructively applying lessons learnt through your own lived experience
• Work with the consumer in building their capacity to be part of their community
• Work as part of a team in assisting consumers to engage with the practices associated with the Collaborative Recovery Model
• Collect, collate and maintain data on consumer contact

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience in working with people with a psychiatric disability (preferable)
• A clear ability to work within and to develop strong collaborative relationships
• Experience and the ability to engage consumers and carers in a positive manner
• The ability to set and maintain clear professional boundaries
• A commitment to consumers’ rights and to consumers’ active participation in planning their service
• An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills

Mandatory requirements:

• Lived experience of homelessness and demonstrated experience of recovery
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Car available for business use, if required
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement

About Neami National Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals. In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami. We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation. Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements are available
• Pet friendly environment

How to apply: If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please APPLY now before Sunday 16 December 2018. The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the . If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact: Name: Susan Taylor, Service Manager Towards Home+ Phone number: 0438 641 951 No recruitment agencies candidates need apply We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Job Description

Absolute Care & Health provides tailored services to the Aged/Home Care sector in the Melbourne region. We offer a holistic approach to care, focusing on quality of life and exceptional client service, delivered with respect and passion.We are currently looking for new Care Givers who share our company values and philosophies regarding client care.

Details of current opportunities as follows:
Different shifts are available from 2 hrs upto 24-hour care.

Location - Geelong Region

A variety of activities including transportation, companionship, showering, transfers, cleaning, light domestic duties, palliative care and working with clients who have acquired brain injuries.
Opportunities to work with clients from the diverse cultural background.

Must Haves

• Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Cert. IV in disability/ Cert. III in Health Assistance or current Nursing student (should have completed Cert III equivalent placements)
• Car and full Victorian drivers license is a must.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proactive in providing client service and experience.
• Passion for Home and Community Care.
• Must have a current National Police Check (within 12 months), First Aid & CPR and Working with Children Check.

These roles represent a rare opportunity to join a progressive organisation that thrives on making a real difference within the rewarding Care industry. We believe in investing in our people and providing motivating and fulfilling opportunities to our Carers.If this sounds like the environment for you and you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!If this sounds like the environment for you and you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please put pen to paper and apply now, with a cover letter and CV.
Job Type: Casual
Salary: $27.55 /hour and upwards

• Temporary part time - 42 hours per fortnight (maternity leave relief)


• An excellent opportunity exists in Geelong for an experienced and qualified Medical Specialist to work as part of our Palliative Care team


• Enjoy a role where you will be an active part of a health care team shows leadership and embraces change

About the facility

Barwon Health Palliative Care provides palliative care nursing, medical, allied health and volunteer services within a framework of integrated health service involving close collaboration between community, inpatient as well as an acute consultative service. The model of palliative care is based on level of need and targets patients with complex care needs. The Community Palliative Care team is based at the McKellar Centre.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a palliative medicine specialist to join the palliative care team at Barwon Health in a maternity leave relief role from mid-January 2019.

The successful applicant will be part of an integrated service providing palliative care to the Geelong region as well as surrounding districts. Embracing multi-disciplinary care the Barwon Health palliative care department encompasses a busy community palliative care service, a designated palliative care unit, a hospital-based consultancy team as well as a supportive role to sub-regional areas.

Research and medical education also represent strong components of the service.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, then apply today and join our dynamic and innovative organisation.

About the culture

We are a specialist interdisciplinary palliative care service, which is committed to providing an equitable, seamless, person centred approach, strengthened by education, research and development to support our community.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan


• Our Commitment to Child Safety

Other information

• At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


• Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.


• At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.


• We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.