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- HR@palliativecarese.org.au

Closing date – 05th November 2026