Introduction Who are we? healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life. Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community. Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Why work with us? Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important. When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected. healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier. Description The opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Care Coordination Team Lead to provide clinical leadership within an innovative, time-limited health initiative supporting people living with chronic and complex conditions. This is a fixed‑term role until 1 July 2027, commencing in June 2026. The first six months (setup and proof of concept) will be at 0.5 FTE, increasing to 0.8 FTE as the initiative progresses into delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role , ideal for a clinician who enjoys improving how care is coordinated across services while supporting clients to build confidence, capability and momentum through health coaching. In this role you will: Lead day-to-day care coordination, health coaching and navigation activities for clients with complex and chronic needs Provide support, guidance and coordination for a small team delivering client-centred care Partner with clients to develop goal-directed care plans and strengthen self-management and health literacy Apply behaviour change approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing, goal setting) to support sustainable outcomes Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., primary care, allied health, community services) to support coordinated care Contribute to continuous improvement, helping refine workflows and ensure consistent, safe practice Maintain accurate documentation and support routine tracking of service activity and outcomes Skills And Experiences Our ideal candidate: Registered Nurse with AHPRA Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification. Demonstrated experience working with people with multimorbidity, chronic disease and/or complex needs, ideally in community and/or primary care settings Strong capability in care coordination and health coaching Confident clinical communicator with a collaborative, practical approach Comfortable working in an environment focused on learning, improvement and quality How to Apply: To apply, please submit a copy of your resume , and optionally a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. No agencies please. See the video to hear from our employees why this opportunity is much more than a job and how healthAbility offers careers with meaning.
