Disability Liaison Officer

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Grade 3 Allied Health Professional to join our team as a Disability Liaison Officer (DLO). This is a unique opportunity to improve access to healthcare for people living with a disability across Gippsland while supporting safe hospital discharge and NDIS access coordination.

The Contract: Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight | Fixed Term until 30 June 2027.

The Position:

As the Disability Liaison Officer, you will improve access to healthcare for people with disability by addressing barriers to care, supporting NDIS pathways, and working closely with consumers, carers and healthcare teams. You will provide disability consultation and advocacy, coordinate NDIS access and review processes, and facilitate complex discharge planning to support safe and timely transitions of care. The role also contributes to building a more disability-inclusive health service through education, workforce development and quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal applicant will demonstrate:

• Tertiary allied health qualifications; Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy highly regarded.
• Understanding of disability, inclusion and healthcare access barriers.
• Knowledge of the NDIS and health-disability service interface.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating complex care, discharge planning and support pathways.

Please refer to the Position Description for the full Key Selection Criteria here.

Why Should you Apply:

• Make a real impact by helping people with disability access the care and supports they need.
• Lead meaningful change in disability inclusion, advocacy and NDIS support.
• Enjoy a diverse and rewarding role combining care coordination, discharge planning and service improvement.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to inclusive, person-centred care.
• Build your career in East Gippsland while enjoying salary packaging benefits and an outstanding regional lifestyle.

Applications close: Friday 14th August 2026

Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

Rachael Murray, Operational Director Allied Health, on 03 5150 3288.

Applications are to include:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the position description
• A resume (including two recent referees)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements.  Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 
• Immunisation Status Clearance 
• Working with Children Check

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children.  Read our full values and commitments here.