Lymphoedema Therapist — Impactful Rural Health Role

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

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