Polio Service Coordinator at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Operational Leadership, Team Management, Service Delivery, Referral Management, Assessment, Prioritization, Education, Support, Advice, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Healthcare System Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Part Time / Fixed Term until Sep 2026 Fitzroy location, with requirement to travel for regional clinic Challenging and rewarding work environment Pro-active & supportive leadership About the Role You will provide clinical and operational leadership for the Polio Services Victoria (PSV) program ensuring delivery of an efficient, effective and clinically relevant service. This involves: effectively managing the multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality, efficient, flexible service is delivered and targets are achieved. screen, assess and prioritise referrals according to service guidelines and processes provide education, support and advice to referrers regarding the management of polio clients Classifications for this position will range from Grade 3 Allied Health Clinician or Nursing equivalent (Grade 4). Your Contribution Relevant Allied Health or Nursing qualification, with minimum 7 years post graduate experience Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (depending on discipline) Eligibility for membership with discipline peak body Working knowledge of health care system and understanding the role of community ambulatory services within this system Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills that incorporate excellent communication Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain and Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain What we Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement About Polio Services Victoria Polio Services Victoria (PSV) is largely an assessment and referral service managing polio clients across Victoria. PSV delivers metropolitan clinics and regional clinics and has a role in providing expert advice and education to external health providers in the management of polio. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Contact Andrea Thomson andrea.thomson@svha.org.au Closing Date: 12 April 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing clinical and operational leadership for the Polio Services Victoria (PSV) program to ensure efficient, effective, and clinically relevant service delivery. This includes managing the multidisciplinary team to achieve quality targets and handling the screening, assessment, and prioritization of referrals according to guidelines.