Title: Case Manager - Transition Care Program
Requisition ID: 6583
Location:
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
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Job Posting Date: 19 Jun 2026
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Case Manager - Transition Care Program
Permanent Full Time | 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday | No shift work
Peter James Centre | Carparking on site
Nursing (RN) 4A or Grade 2 Allied Health clinicians are encouraged to apply
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Case Manager draws upon their clinical knowledge and experience to work with clients and their families/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team. They assist with the client’s transition back into the community or into a residential care facility of their choice.
They facilitate collaboration between various teams and in the coordination and provision of services. The Case Manager does not provide daily care and nursing to clients, instead they assist clients and their family/carers with adjusting to changes in health status and facilitate timely discharge of clients from the program. Their role is particularly crucial in initiating processes for clients without family/carer support.
About you
To be successful in this role you should possess:
Previous relevant case management experience in either a health care setting or in the community.
Previous experience in discharge planning and coordinating multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure effective client care, safe transitions, and continuity of services.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a broad range of internal and external customers.
Well established assessment skills and the ability to identify psycho-social issues.
Knowledge of and the ability to apply appropriate intervention strategies (e.g. conflict resolution, grief and loss)
A good knowledge of community resources within the region.
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team.
Self-motivated with a demonstrated innovative approach to work practices and the ability to streamline and prioritise workload with the flexibility in moving between tasks at short notice.
A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle.
A recognised tertiary qualification in a health related discipline that meets registration and/or professional body membership requirements.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
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Please
Contact Person: Elise Trotman
Contact Number: 9955 7587
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Posting End Date: 24/07/2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
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