Case Manager

Bayside Health; Munster; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking an experienced Transition Care Program Case Manager to coordinate a comprehensive package of care for older adults transitioning from hospital to home or other supportive care settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, safe, and person-centred discharge planning and ongoing support.

Join Caulfield Hospital's TCP to help clients maximise independence, develop individualised plans, and connect with community services while maintaining

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMBA via AHPRA; or Registration as an Allied Health Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current and satisfactory Police Check.
• International Police Check if you have worked outside Australia within the last 10 years.
• Postgraduate qualification, or progress towards one.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating admissions into the Transition Care Program.
• Completing assessments and developing individualised Care and Service Plans with clients.
• Coordinating community-based services and supports to meet client goals.
• Monitoring client progress and supporting achievement of reablement outcomes.
• Facilitating discharge planning and transitions to long-term support arrangements.
• Supporting clinical care coordination and client management where required.
• Liaising with hospitals, clinics, GPs and community providers to ensure seamless care delivery.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Education

Registration with nursing or Allied Health body

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Clinical Coordinator District Nursing (YY4) or Allied Health Grade 2
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Support Older People to Achieve Their Goals and Maintain Independence

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Part-Time | 64 Hours per Fortnight
• Clinical Coordinator District Nursing (YY4) or Allied Health Grade 2
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Support Older People to Achieve Their Goals and Maintain Independence

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated healthcare professional to join the Transition Care Program (TCP) at Caulfield Hospital as a Case Manager.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting older people as they transition from hospital to home or into other supportive care arrangements. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping clients maximise their independence, achieve their goals, and access the services they need for a successful transition to community living or into a supportive care environment.

About The Transition Care Program

The Transition Care Program (TCP) provides short-term, goal-oriented reablement and therapy services for older people leaving hospital.

The Program Supports Clients To

• Regain independence and optimise their functional ability following a hospital admission.
• Access restorative care and support services.
• Explore and establish appropriate long-term care arrangements.
• Connect with ongoing community or residential support services when required.

TCP provides up to 12 weeks of support, delivered either:

• In the client's home, or
• In a residential aged care setting.

About The Role

As a TCP Case Manager, you will coordinate and manage a comprehensive package of care and services for clients enrolled in the program. Working closely with associate providers, health professionals, clients, families, and community organisations, you will ensure clients receive high-quality, coordinated care while progressing towards their discharge goals.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinating admissions into the Transition Care Program.
• Completing assessments and developing individualised Care and Service Plans in partnership with clients.
• Coordinating community-based services and supports to meet client goals.
• Monitoring client progress and supporting achievement of reablement outcomes.
• Facilitating effective discharge planning and transitions to long-term support arrangements.
• Supporting clinical care coordination and client management where required.
• Liaising with hospitals, specialist clinics, general practitioners, and community service providers to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with program requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Requirements

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA; or
• Registration as an Allied Health Practitioner with AHPRA; or
• Eligibility for registration with an appropriate clinical professional body.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience
• Relevant postgraduate qualification, or demonstrated progress towards obtaining one.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current and satisfactory Police Check.
• International Police Check (if you have worked outside Australia within the last 10 years).

Desirable Experience

• Recent experience in an acute, ambulatory, rehabilitation, aged care, or community health setting.
• Demonstrated case management and care coordination experience.
• Strong communication, assessment, and discharge planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Janelle Russell on 9076 6725 or [e-mail].

Applications close: 11pm AEDT, Thursday 29th October 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.