Lymphoedema Therapist

Western District Health Service; Penshurst; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Superannuation

Professional development support

Job summary

Western District Health Service (WDHS) invites applications for a Lymphoedema Therapist. Based in Penshurst, the role supports the Healthy Limbs Club program, delivering assessment, monitoring and management for oedema-related conditions.

Applications are welcome from Allied Health Professionals, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses with recognised lymphoedema training and experience. This Allied Health-led position emphasises collaboration, quality improvement and community-based care, with

Qualifications

• Current registration with the relevant professional body as Allied Health, RN or EN.
• Recognition of Lymphoedema Level 1 Course (or equivalent upper/lower limb training).
• Eligibility for registration on national Lymphology Association Practitioners Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive lymphoedema assessment and management for upper and lower limbs.
• Deliver services through Healthy Limbs Club program, including education and referral pathways.
• Develop individualised treatment plans with clients and families.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Skills

Current registration

Lymphoedema Level 1

Eligible as Lymphoedema Therapist in A

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Driver’s Licence

Strong communication

Time-management

Independent & team work

Education

Lymphoedema qualifications (Level 1 or equivalent)

Allied Health qualification

Nursing qualification (RN/Enrolled)

Job description

Lymphoedema Therapist (Allied Health, Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse)

Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology Department | Western District Health Service

• Part Time | Minimum 6 hours per week | Permanent
• Penshurst, Victoria
• $39.83-$45.64 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Opportunity for additional hours through service expansion and leave coverage
• Applications welcomed from qualified Allied Health Professionals, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses with recognised lymphoedema qualifications
• Join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful impact in rural healthcare

Support Healthier Lives Through Specialist Lymphoedema Care

Western District Health Service (WDHS) is seeking a qualified and motivated Lymphoedema Therapist to join our Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology team.

This is an Allied Health-led position within the Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Department; however, we welcome applications from appropriately qualified Allied Health Professionals, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses who have recognised lymphoedema training and experience.

Based at our Penshurst Campus, you will deliver high-quality lymphoedema assessment, monitoring and management services through the innovative Healthy Limbs Club Program, a unique WDHS initiative supporting people living with lymphoedema and oedema-related conditions within the community.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams while contributing to service development, clinical excellence and improved health outcomes across the region. You will play an important role in helping clients maintain independence, optimise limb health and access the support services they need.

Working collaboratively with the Oedema Management Program Co-ordinator and broader healthcare team, you will contribute to the ongoing growth and success of WDHS's lymphoedema services.

What You'll Be Doing

Clinical Assessment & Management

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based assessment, monitoring and management of upper and lower limb lymphoedema and oedema-related conditions, ensuring high-quality client-centred care.

Deliver services through the Healthy Limbs Club, a free community-based program that supports assessment, monitoring, skin health management, education and referral pathways for people living with lymphoedema and oedema-related conditions.

Person-Centred Care

Work closely with clients and their families to develop individualised treatment and management plans that support wellbeing, independence and optimal health outcomes.

Partner with medical, nursing and allied health professionals, both within WDHS and externally, to provide coordinated, effective and holistic care.

Service Development & Quality Improvement

Support ongoing service improvement initiatives, contribute to program development activities and assist with maintaining resources, compression garment inventory and service delivery systems.

Documentation & Administration

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, statistics and documentation in accordance with professional standards, accreditation requirements and organisational policies.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses who hold recognised lymphoedema qualifications and are eligible to practise as Lymphoedema Therapists in Australia.

While the role sits within the Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Department and is considered an Allied Health position, WDHS recognises the valuable contribution nurses make to contemporary lymphoedema management and encourages applications from suitably qualified nursing professionals.

What You Bring

• Current registration with the relevant professional body and/or AHPRA as an Allied Health Professional, Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
• Successful completion of a recognised Lymphoedema Level 1 Course (or equivalent upper and lower limb training) approved by the Australasian Lymphology Association
• Eligibility for registration on the Australasian Lymphology Association National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register
• Eligibility to practise as a Lymphoedema Therapist in Australia
• Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based lymphoedema assessment, management and care planning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational, documentation and time-management skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
• Current Driver’s Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia
• Allied Health background (highly desirable)
• Applications from suitably qualified Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses with recognised lymphoedema qualifications and experience are strongly encouraged
• Experience in community health, rehabilitation, chronic disease management or outpatient services
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments
• Experience contributing to service development and quality improvement activities

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

Working within our Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology team, you'll join an organisation known for its strong community connections, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. The Healthy Limbs Club is a unique community program that reflects our dedication to innovative models of care and improving health outcomes for rural communities.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Penshurst and the Southern Grampians

Penshurst offers an exceptional rural lifestyle, combining affordable living, a welcoming community and easy access to some of Victoria's most beautiful natural attractions. Enjoy proximity to the Grampians National Park, renowned food and wine regions, and the stunning southwest coast including Port Fairy, Portland and Warrnambool.

To learn more about WDHS, visit:
https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

To explore the region, visit:
https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development and education support
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative and growing clinical service
• Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
• Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at *******@wdhs.net.

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.