Polio Service Coordinator

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:

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