Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1921308
Position overview
About the role
The Early Intervention in Chronic Disease Coordinator plays a key leadership role in promoting early intervention, prevention, and self‑management for individuals living with, or at risk of, chronic disease. The role leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of community awareness and prevention activities that support early identification of chronic conditions and empower people to take an active role in managing their health.
A core focus of the position is building workforce capability through the delivery of education, training, and professional support for staff involved in the care of people with newly diagnosed chronic illness. The coordinator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community groups, and key stakeholders to ensure evidence‑based, person‑centred early intervention approaches are embedded across services.
Through strengthening health literacy, supporting behaviour change, and promoting integrated preventative care, the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease Coordinator contributes to improved health outcomes and reduced long‑term impact of chronic disease on individuals and the community.
What you bring
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community heal th services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 24 May 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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