Discharge Liaison Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $66.02 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ636175
Applications Close: Sunday, 8th March 2026.

 

About the Role

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who thrives on problem-solving, collaboration and system improvement. On any given day, the Discharge Liaison Manager is resposible for providing operational and clinical leadership for hospital-wide discharge planning processes; monitoring patient flow, length of stay and discharge barriers, implementing strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes; and acting as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate continuity of care post-discharge. You will use data and reporting to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, and in turn contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits and service redesign. If you're a proactive leader who enjoys driving change and seeing measurable results, look no further than Tamworth Hospital.

You won't be working alone - you will be supported by the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery (DDONM) and Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DONM), as well as your fellow Nurse Unit Managers (NUM's). You will have access to leadership development programs, mentoring, coaching and ongoing professional development, including study leave opportunities. This senior nursing leadership role offers genuine influence on hospital performance and the opportunity to shape and improve discharge and patient flow systems.

Where You’ll Be Working
Tamworth Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), servicing a population of over 180,000 people. As a major rural referral facility, Tamworth Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services, including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.

Located in the vibrant regional centre of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, and offers opportunities to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation. Tamworth combines the advantages of rural living with access to quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and transport connections.
 
Essential Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

• Demonstrated clinical experience in an acute care environment

Desirable (or willing to work towards)

• Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, management or care coordination
   

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

✅The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

✅Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

✅ADO's each month (for full-time employees)

✅6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 

✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

✅Fitness Passport - for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero


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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Gardner on Samantha.Gardner@health.nsw.gov.au 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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