Clinical Support Lead – Palliative Care

Employer: Eastern Palliative Care (EPC)
Location: Mitcham
Type: Part Time, Permanent
Closing Date:  23 February 2026

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• New Role - Permanent, Part Time, 9 days per fortnight, based in Mitcham

Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers specialist home-based palliative care to clients and their families living within the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. 

As an organisation EPC takes pride in their values; Compassion, Dignity, Excellence and Empowerment and their overall dedication to client centred care in our local community. 

EPC respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

Selection Criteria

To be successful, you will have the following:

• A Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration. 
• Post graduate qualification in palliative care and/or minimum 12 months working in community palliative care OR a minimum of four years post registration experience, including three years' experience in community palliative care. 
• Demonstrated alignment to the strategic purpose and values of EPC including Value Based Health Care. 
• Demonstrated advanced clinical practice skills in the care of complex clients. 
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching skills in the clinical setting. 
• A high level of skill demonstrated in clinical decision making - problem identification, solution focused, and analysis and interpretation of clinical data. 
• Ability to step into CNC roles to support operational demand. 
• Ability to act as a positive role model, mentor or preceptor and resource person to less experienced nurses, including novice nurses and students in relation to clinical practice. 
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and contributing to the maintenance and improvement of clinical standards, quality improvement and research projects within the area of practice.

What is offered

This role offers the following opportunities:

• Permanent part-time – 9 days per fortnight (8 hours per day) 
• Join a highly professional and successful organizational culture 
• Rewarding client-focused service and team orientated approach 
• Office located in Mitcham, services covering 7 LGA’s of eastern Melbourne 
• Excellent training, professional development opportunities, regular forums and fun team days