Project Officer - LMHN Residential in Reach

Bendigo Health

  • Bendigo, VIC
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 3 days ago
Work in an environment that offers:
  • An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
  • An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
  • A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies
The PositionJob Reference: 2853Position Title: Project Officer - Residential In Reach
Classification: HS5 - HS33
Salary per hour (exc. super): $46.99 - $51.95
Hours per fortnight: 28
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (until June 2026)Closing date: 14/09/2025The Residential in Reach (RIR) is a nurse led program that provides specialist assessment, co-ordination, care provision, and treatment for residents within aged care facilities. The service provides an alternative to the Emergency Department for the management of acute conditions and aged related issues. The program provides clinical intervention that is short term and person centred.This project officer role will focus on supporting the Loddon Mallee Health Network Residential In Reach teams to expand their service delivery into additional geographical areas to maximise opportunities for residential aged care residents to receive care where they live and increasing opportunities to provide post hospitalisation support for those aged care residents at risk of unplanned readmission.This role will be responsible for overseeing data collection from each program, reviewing agreed implementation plan KPIs and developing relevant reports. The role will require regular stakeholder engagement and consultation.Working with Bendigo HealthBendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
  • Staff health and wellbeing programs
  • Career development and education opportunities
  • Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.Your New DivisionThe Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.Bendigo RegionBendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.Interested?We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.Need more information? Please contact Kate Brown Manager on 03 5454 9106 for a confidential discussion.Diversity and InclusionBendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.Position Description:Careers Video Reference:Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more:If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

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