An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse or Grade 2 Allied Health Professional or to join the Transition Care Program at St Vincent’s. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence-based Case Management support to aged care clients in Transition Care, working as part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. The role is based at St George’s Hospital in Kew and works as part of a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team. The Case Manager - Transition Care Program will assume a key role in the care coordination and case management of clients within the program. This will include conducting comprehensive holistic health assessments, coordinating health and social care needs, monitoring achievement of client goals, facilitating intervention from other health care professionals and ensuring appropriate linkages with hospital and community services. The Case Manager may also be involved in establishing ongoing community support services and identification of residential care options. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Allied Health Professional or Nurse with aged care experience to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development. The incumbent must hold, or be currently eligible for, membership with the relevant professional body. Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.
Classifications for this position will be: Social Worker Grade 2, SC21-SC24; Occupational Therapist VF6-VF9; Physiotherapist VB1-VB4; Speech Pathologist VW1-VW4 (90,000 - 104,000 per annum, pro rata for part time).
The Transition Care Program (TCP) is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State and Territories. St Vincent’s TCP is resourced to follow the client through the service system and avoid unnecessary extension of hospital admissions and/or premature admission to residential care.
The intent of the Transition Care Program is to provide short-term support and active management for older people at the interface of the acute/subacute and residential aged care sectors.
The target group for Transition Care services at St Vincent’s are:
The Transition Care Program is located at the St Georges Health Service in Kew, but services all of the St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne catchment.
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.
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: Rebecca Wilson, Team Leader Transition Care Program ph 0407 566 768
23 October 2026 11:59pm
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
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