Polio Service Coordinator

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Melbournes 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 Vincents
St Vincents 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

Closing Date:

12 April 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents 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.

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Code of Conduct:

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Required Experience:

Job Description:Part Time / Fixed Term until Sep 2026Fitzroy location with requirement to travel for regional clinicChallenging and rewarding work environmentPro-active & supportive leadershipAbout the RoleYou will provide clinical and operational leadership for the Polio Services Victoria (PSV) pro...

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

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 Melbournes 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