• Newly created leadership position within Accommodation Services
• Permanent full-time
• Alphington location

Why VMCH?

Want to know why it’s an exciting time to join VMCH? Because there is no other organisation quite like us. Why do you ask? We are a for-purpose organisation where compassion, respect and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

VMCH will also provide you with:

• Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements – hybrid model
• A competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development
• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Praise program – where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff

Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying:

https://vmch.com.au/join-our-team/our-people/ 

About the Program

Austin Street is a purpose built accommodation service specifically designed to meet the needs of residents requiring complex care due to acquired brain injury. The team works with residents, their families and support staff to provide plans and strategies to improve their wellbeing and independence.

About the Role

VMCH offers an incredible newly created opportunity for a highly skilled Clinical Care Coordinator to join an established team within our Accommodation Services program. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Manager of Austin Street with a core focus on; sharing your clinical knowledge and expertise to VMCH wider accommodation services programs, provide operational and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, maintain and improve culture and cross-site professional relationships and be an encouraging advocate for change.

You will also work collaboratively with all members of the team including the residents, their families, clinicians, therapists, nurses, support staff, and community agencies to facilitate an effective resident focussed service to people who have significant complex medical and physical support needs resulting from an acquired brain injury.

This is a permanent on-going full-time position working 38 hours per week from Monday to Friday based in our accommodation facilities in Alphington.

Skills & Experience

You will be tertiary qualified in a Bachelor of Nursing and hold a current registration with AHPRA (RN Division 1) and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the implementation and delivery of rehabilitation and therapeutic services within disability and rehabilitation. Your exceptional leadership and people skills with a natural ability to listen, learn, influence and build effective relationships with your team will be key to your success.

Furthermore, you will have

• Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to fostering and promoting a person centred approach culture within the program
• Demonstrated client-focus, respecting the rights and choices of people we support
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
• The ability to positively influence others through effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity, equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety appropriate to the level of the appointment
• Effective time management and prioritising skills;
• The ability to think laterally and develop creative solutions to challenges;
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use relevant technology
• Level 2 First Aid Qualification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid Victorian Drivers License
• Evidence of 2022 flu vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccinations

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!