Current Employment Opportunities
Nurse – Specialist Palliative Care
We are seeking a compassionate Specialist Palliative Care Nurse with a dedication to making a difference for client’s quality of life and to provide support to their families and carers.
Working within a multidisciplinary team the role provides specialist palliative care to clients and their caregivers along the palliative care trajectory. This includes assessment, ongoing care planning, including symptom and pain management, and nursing care.
You will use the outcomes of assessment to coordinate and plan appropriate ongoing nursing care in partnership with other services both within PHH and the community.
The role requires established work practices, a commitment to palliative care and the ability to work independently with guidance and support from a dependable nursing team.
This part time role will be a 4 day a week position across a 7-day roster.
What you’ll bring
- Your qualifications in nursing (RN1) and eligibility to work in Australia.
- Post graduate, or working towards, qualifications in palliative care Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team with minimal supervision
- Highly developed palliative care assessment and care planning skills
- Experience working in a community setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication/negotiation skills
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent salary sacrifice packaging
- Comprehensive orientation program and ongoing professional development
- Family friendly, flexibility for work/life balance
- Seaside metropolitan location easily accessible via Peninsula Link
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to a range of benefits and discounts through our Employment Hero Work App
This is a 0.8 EFT position, and the mandatory key selection criteria are listed in the Position Description which is available below. If you are dedicated to providing Specialist Palliative Care to our community, please apply online with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria along with your resume.
Current Volunteer Roles
Volunteer Board Director Wanted: Join Us in Making a Difference
Are you passionate about giving back to your community? Do you have a background in governance, finance, business marketing, or fundraising?
We’re seeking a dedicated Volunteer Board Director to join our not-for-profit palliative care service, proudly supporting people across the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, and part of Kingston. This is a unique opportunity to use your professional skills to influence meaningful change – help shape how we communicate, fund, and deliver care to those who need it most.
What You’ll Bring:
- A background in governance, finance, business marketing, or fundraising.
- Strategic thinking and a collaborative spirit
- Insight into brand development, communications, or digital engagement is a plus
- A commitment to ethical governance and community wellbeing
What You’ll Gain:
- A meaningful leadership role in a respected local organisation
- The opportunity to elevate our visibility, grow community support, and shape the future of palliative care in our region
- Connection with a passionate, values-driven team
Whether you’re an experienced board member or looking to step into governance for the first time, your voice and expertise can make a difference.
To express interest or learn more, Kath Ferry, Board Chair – kathferry@mail.com
Help us raise awareness, foster compassion, and make every moment matter.
Careers
Located in the vibrant, seaside town of Mornington we are a not for profit organisation providing specialist palliative care in the home.
Employees of PHH enjoy the benefits of:
- Extensive salary sacrifice packaging
- A Comprehensive orientation program
- A supportive workplace including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible workforce
“I settled in and flourished, thanks to the respectful, caring, collaborative, challenging and stimulating environment of PHH”
If you would like to be part of an organisation with strong core values:
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Respect
- Innovation
- Empowerment
We would love to hear from you even if there are no nursing positions listed on our website. Please contact us at hr@peninsulahospice.com.au and send us your up to date resume.
- If palliative care is your passion and interest, please feel welcome to contact us and send an up to date resume.