Senior Discharge Coordinator

Job no: 918425

Work type: Part time

Location: Various

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: AHP3 - $108, $116,216.00p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Various Locations, SA
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 22.5 hours per week up to 8.5 months

About the Role

As the Senior Discharge Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Neuroscience and Rehabilitation (NSR) program by providing expert clinical leadership and coordination for patients with complex care and discharge needs. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will guide and facilitate timely, safe, and sustainable discharge planning, particularly for patients on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathway or those facing significant discharge barriers. Your clinical expertise will ensure that patient transitions are managed holistically, with a focus on continuity of care and the best possible outcomes for each individual.

In this leadership position, you will act as CALHN's subject matter expert on the NDIS and alternative discharge pathways, ensuring that the organisation maintains a consistent, informed, and collaborative approach. You will review and implement education and training packages, develop team capability, and lead quality improvement initiatives that promote best practice across NDIS and complex discharge processes. By fostering strong communication and collaboration within the NSR program, you will contribute to shaping a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation in patient-centred care.

About You

You are a highly skilled and motivated allied health professional who leads with clinical expertise, empathy, and collaboration. With a strong foundation in complex discharge planning and multidisciplinary teamwork, you bring advanced problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and a commitment to improving outcomes for patients with diverse and complex health needs. You are passionate about driving innovation, supporting others' growth, and contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care within the Neuroscience and Rehabilitation program.

• Clinical Expertise & Leadership: Hold appropriate professional registration (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Speech Pathology) with extensive experience in complex discharge planning, patient assessment, and evidence-based care.
• Collaborative Communication: Skilled in engaging effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and community partners, providing clear guidance and advocacy while fostering teamwork and inclusion.
• Strategic & Organisational Skills: Demonstrate advanced judgement, prioritisation, and initiative to manage competing clinical demands, lead service improvement initiatives, and support efficient care coordination.
• Commitment to Growth & Innovation: Dedicated to mentoring staff, advancing clinical practice through research and quality improvement, and driving continuous learning across NDIS and community service pathways.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Belinda Dichiera

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 31st October 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time