Post Acute Care Coordinator (Nurse Unit Manager Level 2), Community Health

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 48 

Job Category - Management - Line - Clinical

Req Id - 8150 

• This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Permanent part time opportunity (48 hours per fortnight)

About the role

The Post Acute Care Coordinator (Nurse Unit Manager Level 2) will provide leadership in the planning, implementation, and coordination of care aligned with the Post Acute Model of Care. The role ensures the team delivers high-quality, consumer-centred care and achieves excellent health outcomes for people recently discharged from emergency, acute, and sub-acute services who require short-term, community-based support to recuperate safely at home.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will support the coordination of daily operations, contribute to service development, and provide clinical and operational leadership to the Post Acute Care team. This role plays a key part in strengthening community-based care pathways and improving patient flow across the health system.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation and coordination of care in alignment with the Post Acute Model of Care.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Post Acute Care staff.
• Oversee daily operational management of the team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development and change management activities.
• Support achievement of program objectives and key performance indicators.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and learning-focused team culture.

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience and at least 3 years’ management experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a complex health environment, including service coordination and operational oversight.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive change and deliver negotiated outcomes.
• Sound analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to support service improvement.

Position Description 

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:  Jacqui White

Email:  jacqui.white@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone:  (03) 4215 5700

Application closing date:  24, May 2026