Connected Care, Community Clinician

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 72 

EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 AND Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 

Req Id - 9547 

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Temporary part-time opportunity until 31.12.2027  | 72 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging benefits

 
About the role

The Connected Care Program aims to deliver better health outcomes and reduce hospitalisation rates by improved integration of care with existing services, providing specialist assessment, Client-led care plans, referrals & connections to relevant health and community services and early escalation pathways for clients. The service provides a targeted and individualised service to consumers with complex chronic health or psychosocial needs at risk of recurrent ED presentations, admissions and readmissions. The service is primarily delivered in the home, with telehealth, phone or in-clinic appointments at Barwon Health facilities as required.

The Barwon Health Connected Care Community Clinician will contribute to, and be part of the community-based, multidisciplinary team to support consumers and carers to achieve an optimum level of health independence through:

• Comprehensive, co-ordinated and integrated multidisciplinary services
• Provision of consumer–centred care to community members from a broad range of backgrounds
• Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective community-based Care Coordination services
• Contribute to meeting the program key performance indicators (KPI’s)

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-informed care coordination, working collaboratively with consumers, families and carers to achieve care goals and ensure seamless transitions across health services.
• Work effectively within the Connected Care team and across internal and external services, contributing to meetings, service planning, communication and the implementation of program priorities.
• Maintain professional competence, registration and CPD requirements, support the development of colleagues and students, and actively participate in quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and data, comply with Barwon Health policies, relevant legislation and health standards, and contribute to information management, OHS, risk management and patient safety.

What we’re looking for 

• Extensive clinical experience in a relevant health field, with an understanding of chronic health conditions, complex needs and factors contributing to hospital admissions.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive assessments and develop collaborative, person-centred care plans using self-management strategies.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team and contribute positively to team culture.
• Demonstrated initiative and systematic approach to problem solving, with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and clinical databases.

Position Description  

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Michelle Wilson
Email: MICHELLE.WILSON@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42159302

Application closing date: 29 September 2026