Community Palliative Care Team Lead

About Us

Palliative Care South East provides palliative care in the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne. We support people with a life-limiting illness to live well and, in doing so, provide support at home to improve the quality of life of individuals, carers and families. Our specialist palliative care services are provided to people of all ages, free of charge, in the Local Government areas of Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong and part of Kingston.

Position Statement

The Community Palliative Care Team Leader is a key clinical leadership role within the interdisciplinary team, providing day-to-day operational and professional leadership with a strong focus on mentorship, staff development, and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role involves guiding clinicians across Intake, Aged Care, and other operational areas, ensuring high standards of palliative care and effective service delivery.

The Team Leader actively participates in complex care coordination and case management, working closely with external stakeholders and community service providers to deliver seamless, integrated care. They provide hands-on clinical support within the team model, managing their own caseload and contributing to the team’s ongoing development through professional guidance, education, and mentorship.

Key responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational and professional leadership to the interdisciplinary team

Guide clinicians across Intake, Aged Care, and other operational areas

Ensure high standards of palliative care and effective service delivery

Participate in complex care coordination and case management

Work closely with external stakeholders and community service providers

Manage own caseload and provide hands-on clinical support

Provide professional guidance, education, and mentorship to team members

Foster a positive workplace culture

Required Skills and Experience

Demonstrated 2 years palliative care experience

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practice of specialist community-based palliative care nursing

Demonstrated leadership experience including change management, coaching and development, motivating self and others, and managing performance of self and others

Ability to manage conflicts and dispute resolution

Commitment actively promote and maintain a positive culture

Demonstrated ability to provide coordinated care in partnership with key internal and external service providers

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal

Commitment to the preservation and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised individuals and families, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Commitment to social justice principles, and specifically to the mission and aims of PCSE

Computer literacy – Microsoft Office suite and clinical electronic medical records and databases

Benefits

PCSE is transitioning through an exciting stage of growth and change, and the successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits including:

Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 tax free per year

Flexible work life balance opportunities

Training and Development Opportunities

Rewards and Recognition program

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is funded by the employer for business and private access

Annual Leave Loading

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description visit https://palliativecaresoutheast.org.au/career-opportunities/

Contact- [email protected]

Closing date – 05th November 2026