Voluntary Assisted Dying Navigator, South West Region

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 32

Job Category - Clinical Nurse Consultant

Req Id - 6285

• Join our supportive team as a Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Navigator, providing guidance and practical support to individuals, families, and health practitioners
• Exciting part-time role (32 hours per fortnight), 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) based in the Barwon South West region until

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About the role

In this Voluntary assisting dying Navigator pivotal role, you will

• Provide a point of contact for the community, health practitioners and health services across Victoria who seek information about or assistance with voluntary assisted dying.
• Work closely with the person, their carers, family and friends, medical practitioners and healthcare teams to tailor support that meets the needs of the person.
• Provide practical support to people, carers and families in understanding the legislation and implications in a person's specific context. They explore a person's specific needs and goals of care and assist with identifying appropriate service referral pathways.
• Support VAD assessing medical practitioners in working through legislated processes.
• Help build skills and capacity in the broader health service by providing ongoing professional education, upskilling, working with health services in determining their level of participation and reviewing or implementing appropriate policies and procedures.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People of all gender identities
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government )

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Patricia Mant

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Application closing date: 31st, October 2025

Position Description

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