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	<title>Positions Vacant</title>
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	<description>If you are interested in becoming part of the EPC team please see the list of positions vacant below and keep an eye out on SEEK and other relevant websites.

If you would like to make an enquiry about employment with EPC please email hr@epcvic.org.au
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<title><![CDATA[Permanent, Part Time Registered Nurse]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse &ndash; Grade 3A to join our Nursing and Medical Services team on a permanent part-time basis (2 days per week).
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<content><![CDATA[Permanent Part Time Opportunity

Make a meaningful difference every day

At Eastern Palliative Care (EPC), we believe everyone deserves to live with the best possible quality of life before dying in their place of choice. We support clients, families and carers through compassionate, person-centered care in their own homes and communities.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse &ndash; Grade 3A to join our Nursing and Medical Services team on a permanent part-time basis (2 days per week).

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a role where your care, communication and advocacy can make a genuine difference to people and their families at an important time in their lives.

About the role

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality palliative care to clients, families and carers in the community.

You will:


	Provide comprehensive, holistic nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
	Deliver, evaluate and coordinate high-quality palliative nursing care in collaboration with clients, families, carers and other health professionals.
	Build trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring their needs, choices and wishes remain at the centre of care.
	Provide clinical advice, education and advocacy to clients, families and carers.
	Work collaboratively with GPs, health professionals and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
	Make advanced clinical decisions and respond appropriately to changing client needs.
	Contribute to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, research and quality activities.
	Support and mentor colleagues and student placements as required.
	Maintain accurate client records and effectively manage your workload with a high degree of autonomy.
	Provide culturally appropriate, respectful and inclusive care.


About you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who brings strong clinical capability, compassion and a genuine commitment to palliative care.

Desirable requirements:


	At least 12 months&#39; community-based palliative care experience; or a minimum of four years&#39; post-registration nursing experience
	A postgraduate qualification (or currently working towards one) in palliative care, oncology, community nursing or a related field
	Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills.
	The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
	Strong organisational and time management skills.


Essential Requirements:


	Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
	A Certificate, Diploma or Degree in General Nursing that meets AHPRA registration requirements.
	Current National Police Check
	Current Working With Children Check
	Working rights in Australia
	A current Victorian driver&#39;s licence


Why join EPC?

At EPC, you will be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based community palliative care.

Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Excellence and Empowerment guide the way we care for our clients and how we work together as colleagues.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity and access, and respects the different cultures, rights and practices within our community.

Benefits


	Meaningful work in a not-for-profit organisation
	Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay!
	Exclusive employee access to discounted Cadbury products
	Discounted employee gym membership
	Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
	Discounted Financial Advisory and Planning Services


Ready to make a difference?

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people and their families, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and identities.

View the Job on Seek
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<pubDate>25 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Casual Palliative Support Clinician]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is looking for a compassionate and capable Casual Palliative Support Clinician to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred care to people living with a life-limiting illness.
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<content><![CDATA[This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a role where what you do genuinely matters &mdash; supporting patients and their families to live as well as possible, with dignity, choice and comfort.

What you&#39;ll be doing


	Providing compassionate, person-centred palliative care in patients&#39; homes
	Supporting patients and families through their palliative care journey
	Working closely with our multidisciplinary team to coordinate quality care
	Monitoring and responding to changing clinical needs
	Providing practical support, education and guidance to patients and carers
	Building trusted relationships with patients, families and colleagues


What we&#39;re looking for

We&#39;re looking for someone who is confident, compassionate and adaptable, with a genuine interest in palliative care.

You will bring:


	Relevant clinical qualifications and registration
	Experience in palliative care, community nursing or a related clinical setting
	Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
	The ability to work autonomously while being an effective team player
	A calm, respectful and empathetic approach
	A commitment to person-centred care and supporting people to remain at home where possible


Essential Requirements


	Qualification in Social Work and/or relevant specialty in Palliative Care
	Current National Police Check
	Current Working With Children Check
	Working rights in Australia
	Current Australian Driver&#39;s License
	Experience working within palliative care, community care, aged care or a related healthcare setting (highly desirable)


Benefits


	Meaningful work in a respected non-for-profit organisation
	Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay!
	Exclusive employee access to discounted Cadbury products
	Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
	Discounted % Financial and Wealth Planning services


Ready to make a difference?

If you are looking for a rewarding casual opportunity where you can use your skills to provide meaningful care, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and identities.

View the Job on Seek
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<pubDate>12 Oct 2026 00:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Administrative Coordinator - Bank/Casual]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is seeking an organised, adaptable and people-focused Administrative Coordinator to join our team and provide essential administrative support to our clinical care teams.
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<content><![CDATA[Join a purpose-driven team making a difference in community palliative care

IMMEDIATE START

 

Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is seeking an organised, adaptable and people-focused Administrative Coordinator to join our team and provide essential administrative support to our clinical care teams.

This is an opportunity to work within a healthcare and palliative care environment, supporting a team that provides compassionate, high-quality care to people living with life-limiting illness and their families.

About the role

This is a varied and hands-on administrative role suited to someone who is agile, adaptable and able to confidently juggle competing priorities. You will provide administrative support to clinical teams, assist with data and database management, maintain records and filing systems, prepare correspondence and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of our services.

You will be someone who can quickly adapt to changing priorities, work collaboratively with different teams and bring a calm, professional and customer-focused approach to your work.

Although this is a casual role, there may be instances where work is required for more ongoing periods of time; with a variation of 4-to-6-week opportunities at a time.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:


	Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within healthcare, medical, community or not-for-profit environments
	Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
	Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
	The ability to prioritise, multitask and adapt quickly in a changing environment
	Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
	A positive, collaborative and customer-focused approach
	The ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive client and employee information
	A genuine interest in contributing to a healthcare environment where your work directly supports quality patient and family care



Experience with medical terminology and/or previous healthcare administration experience will be highly regarded.

Why join EPC?

At EPC, you&rsquo;ll be part of an organisation where people genuinely matter.

You&rsquo;ll work alongside passionate nurses, allied health professionals and support teams who are committed to providing exceptional palliative care and supporting people and families through some of life&rsquo;s most significant moments.

Employee Benefits:


	Discounted % Financial and Wealth Planning services
	Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay!
	Exclusive employee access to discounted Cadbury products
	Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


If you are an agile and capable administrator who enjoys variety, working with people and making a meaningful contribution in a healthcare setting, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and identities.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:


	Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
	How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
	Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?


View Position on Seek
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<pubDate>04 Oct 2026 23:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.epcvic.org.au/positions-vacant/bereavement-counsellor_402s272</link>
<title><![CDATA[Bereavement Counsellor]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The bereavement program is an integral component of EPCs holistic model of care. It comprises layers of formal and informal, universal and specialist support. The Bereavement Counsellor provides bereavement support to clients within an interdisciplinary team model.
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<content><![CDATA[The bereavement program is an integral component of EPCs holistic model of care. It comprises layers of formal and informal, universal and specialist support. The Bereavement Counsellor provides bereavement support to clients within an interdisciplinary team model.

Essential Education Qualifications/Competencies:


	Tertiary Qualification within the field of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Theology with two completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
	Post graduate qualification in bereavement.
	Eligibility for membership of or registration to relevant professional bodies (see Appendix).
	Extensive skills and experience in providing bereavement counselling for people experiencing complex bereavement, including knowledge of current loss, grief and bereavement theory and practice.
	Experience in group facilitation and group presentations.
	Ability to engage in consultation and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team model.
	Well-developed communication, professional, organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
	Competency with common computer applications such.
	Current Victorian driver&rsquo;s licence, good driving record and willingness to use own vehicle in line with EPC Process Map 1761 &ndash; Motor Vehicle Use Of.


Desirable Qualifications/Competencies:


	Ability to work with a high level of independence and autonomy.
	Experience working in community palliative care or community health setting.
	Experience with person centred, family sensitive practice and service delivery.


Key Results Areas:


	Demonstrates a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, occupational health and safety and risk management.
	Demonstrates the ability to share knowledge and provide education, information, resources and training.
	Undertakes assessment and interventions, including counselling, to meet the needs of bereaved clients.
	Facilitate and develop bereavement groups and programs.
	Participate in, and contribute to, the interdisciplinary team.
	Demonstrates effective and efficient management of clinical and non-clinical workload to meet average requirements.
	Utilise culturally appropriate communication and strategies.


Key Result Area 1: Demonstrates a commitment to quality, safety and risk management

1.1 Takes responsibility for own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by workplace conduct.

1.2 Ensure all incidents including near misses are reported as soon as practicable in Helpmaster.

1.3 Actively participate in meetings to discuss risk management and other health and safety initiatives and completes all mandatory training and competencies.

1.4 Engage and foster evidence based best practice and continuous quality improvement processes, including but not limited to value based healthcare.

Key Result Area 2: Demonstrates the ability to share knowledge and provide education, information, resources and training

2.1 Contributes to creating learning and professional development opportunities and resources in bereavement practice within EPC.

2.2 Prepares and uses appropriate, quality resources for clinical care as appropriate.

2.3 Documents activities and liaises with team members and service providers about continuity of Bereavement Service provision.

2.4 Develops and updates bereavement resources for all staff/ volunteers and clients including: community based bereavement support services and groups, online information and support services, newsletters, fact sheets, books, current literature and developments in the field.

Key Result Area 3: Undertakes assessment and interventions, including counselling, to meet the needs of bereaved clients

3.1 Completes/conducts bereavement risk screening of newly bereaved clients and undertakes psychosocial and spiritual assessments where indicated.

3.2 Conducts screening and follow up for bereaved clients at risk of complicated grief.

3.3 Undertakes bereavement counselling utilising theoretical frameworks to inform practice for individuals and families.

3.4 Demonstrates ability to engage with, explore and encourage client&rsquo;s spiritual wellbeing.

3.5 Demonstrates timely and appropriate discharge planning.

Key Result Area 4: Facilitate and develop bereavement groups and programs

4.1 Development and facilitation of bereavement support groups and programs in conjunction with other Bereavement Program Support Coordinator

4.2 Along with Volunteers Services, supports and debriefs volunteers who assist in provision of bereavement services when required.

4.3 In conjunction with the General Manager Clinical and Volunteer Services and the Allied Health Leaders, contributes to comprehensive evaluation of bereavement programs and identifies needs for additional / alternative bereavement services and training.

4.4 Availability to provide bereavement services, as required, after-hours.

4.5 Capability to participate in walking group.

Key Result Area 5: Participate in, and contribute to, the interdisciplinary team

5.1 Facilitates discussion at client review to identify the needs of recently bereaved clients, including bereavement risk screening, assessment of individual/family functioning and support needs.

5.2 Develop referral links with other bereavement services and encourage practice of referral to other services where appropriate.

5.3 Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, both verbally and via PalCare.

5.4 Responds to immediate issues in relation to bereaved clients when colleagues are not available.

5.5 Demonstrates ability to respond to other team members need for emotional support, debriefing and feedback on an informal basis.

5.6 Provides support and encouragement of self-care practices within the team.

5.7 Accepts responsibility for developing and leading the Reflection on Team Day, along with other Allied Health colleagues.

5.8 Positively contributes to the maintenance of an environment that promotes integrity, respect, safety and security for all individuals within the team and wider organisation.

Key Result Area 6: Demonstrates effective and efficient management of clinical and non-clinical workload to meet average requirements

6.1 Demonstrates the ability to document client records in a professional manner that protects confidentiality and meets statistical reporting.

6.2 Recognises opportunities for the development of research and quality initiatives including new service programs.

6.3 Participates in supporting internal and external committees.

6.4 Contributes to the regular revision of written resource material.

6.5 Review own work performance, identify learning needs and access opportunities for development via performance appraisals.

6.6 Willingness to contribute to own on-going professional development via individual and group supervision, Team Days, Forums and other training opportunities.

Key Result Area 7: Utilise culturally appropriate communication and strategies

7.1 Demonstrates a positive regard for all cultures.

7.2 Responds to others in a non-judgmental and non-evaluating manner.

7.3 Demonstrates the ability to adapt clinical interventions to meet specific cultural needs as appropriate.
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