Hospital Discharge & Intake Coordinator

KLC Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KLC Recruitment is partnering with an established disability and community support organisation to recruit an experienced Engagement & Intake Coordinator in Melbourne. You will support individuals transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation into accommodation and community services, coordinating with hospitals, discharge planners, social workers and families to ensure timely, person-centred outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in social work or disability services, strong relationship

Qualifications

• Background in social work, disability services, healthcare, rehabilitation or community care.
• Strong understanding of hospital discharge processes and care coordination.
• Experience in intake, referrals, case management or stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, discharge planners and referral partners.
• Coordinate referrals, intake assessments and service handovers.
• Advocate for participants' rights, preferences and independence during transitions.
• Work with families and multidisciplinary teams to understand support needs.
• Promote the organisation to individuals and families to facilitate timely transitions.

Skills

Social work

Disability services

Healthcare coordination

Relationship building

Job description

KLC Recruitment is partnering with an established disability and community support organisation to recruit an experienced Engagement & Intake Coordinator in Melbourne. You will support individuals transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation into accommodation and community services, coordinating with hospitals, discharge planners, social workers and families to ensure timely, person-centred outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in social work or disability services, strong relationship