Lymphoedema Coordinator

**Reference Number**:3729

**Category**:Allied Health

**Department**:Cardiac, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics & Sp

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the North East of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit**

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit is part of the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division.

The Unit is committed to the provision of high-quality patient care and maintains an ongoing commitment to Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching. Also provided is a consultative service for other Units with Austin Health.

**About the role**

The Lymphoedema Coordinator will work with the relevant stakeholders across Plastic Surgery, Cancer Services, Continuing Care and Allied Health to refine the proposed Lymphoedema Service model of care and business case, using evidence-based research and local data. This is a part time, fixed term role until June 30, 2026.

A regular day will see you:

- _Working collaboratively with stakeholders across Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cancer, Wound Care and consumers_
- _Evaluating evidence to inform service design_
- _Developing clinical guidelines and establishing sustainable models of care for Lymphoedema at Austin Health_

**About you**

As the Lymphoedema Co-ordinator, You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

- _Extensive experience in the management of Lymphoedema_
- _Project management or service design skills_
- _Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions_

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the** position description**for further details.**

**Application closing date: 24 August 2025