Position Title: Elective Surgery Access Coordinator/Patient Support Unit Lead
Classification: ZA7
Department: Elective Surgery Access Unit

Contract Dates: Fixed Term 07 July 2025 – 04 July 2027
Hours: 64 hours per fortnight

Applications Open: 22 August 2025

What We Offer
At Bass Coast Health, we value and support our staff. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free onsite parking

Petrol discounts at a local station

Onsite accommodation (where applicable)

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre

About the Role:
The Elective Surgery Access Team Leader and Patient Support Unit Lead, is responsible for the coordination of patients accessing the planned surgery services at BCH and health service compliance with the Department of Health & Humans Services’ Planned Surgery Access Policy.

This role also involves planning and implementing projects that enhance the patient’s Perioperative journey, in accordance with the Planned Surgery Reform Blueprint

The Team Leader and PSU Lead will liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including consumers to continuously strengthen and improve the patient’s planned surgical journey.

The Team Leader oversees the pre-admission process for surgical patients and monitors ESIS waiting list data, as required by the Executive team and the Department of Health.

Key Selection Criteria:

MANDATORY:

Entitlement to work within Australia

A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date

Provision of valid Working with Children Check

Provision of a NDIS Worker Screening Check

Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse/minimum 3 years’ experience

Strong Clinical Background in the peri-operative area

Experience in elective surgery waiting list management

Previous experience in developing and managing a successful team

Demonstrated ability in data analysis and interpretation

Well-developed time management skills with ability to prioritise completing demands

Highly developed communication and negotiation skills

High level of computer literacy with experience in iPM, Excel, Qlik and EMR

Ability to develop creative solutions to achieve set goals

DESIRABLE:

Previous Change and project management experience

Understanding of elective surgery access guidelines

Position Description Below:

https://www.basscoasthealth.org.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/PD-OS-008%20ESAU%20Team%20Leader%20-%20PSU%20Project%20Lead.pdf

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application via Seek, including:

A current resume

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

📅 Applications close on 5th September 2025

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact the HR department at (03) 5671 3151