Clinical Lead Lymphoedema Therapist Grade 4

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.  

About the Role

Are you an experienced Lymphoedema Therapist with proven team leadership skills and a passion for improving the lives of people living with a chronic conditions? 

If so, then a fantastic opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Allied Health professional (Grade 4 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to join the Monash Health Lymphoedema Services as their Team Leader on a part-time ongoing basis (0.50 EFT / 38 hours per fortnight). Based at Moorabbin, Casey and Cranbourne Community Hospitals, however travel to any Monash Health site may be required.

In this role, you will be recognised as a clinical expert, driving the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across Lymphoedema Services. You’ll lead clinical research, contribute to clinical education, and enhance operational effectiveness, all while building strong partnerships within and outside of Monash Health. This role is key to delivering expert lymphoedema care, primarily in the outpatient setting. 

About Us

The Monash Health Lymphoedema Service, part of the Physiotherapy Department, is a dynamic team made up of dedicated, highly skilled Allied Health clinicians. You will lead this well-integrated team with an emphasis around positive culture and proactive management. This role provides opportunities for growth and development with a focus on excellent patient centred care and team development. You will be part of the wider Monash Health Allied Health team, with access to all the benefits that offers: professional development, support, a well networked team with broad and specialized clinical experience. This role reports to the Manager of physiotherapy (MMC, Moorabbin and VHH) and will see you work collaboratively with a fantastic group of people who are inclusive, passionate and share a vision to provide excellent, evidence-based care for patients and their families.

About You

As a Grade 4 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, you will possess a strong patient-centred focus, well developed leadership and communication skills and bring a range of clinical experience. We are seeking applicants with excellent problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude. The ability to work autonomously is essential as is expert experience working with both acute and chronic lymphoedema patients.  

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:

• Extensive clinical experience in managing upper and lower limb lymphoedema
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills with experience in providing clinical education and staff supervision
• The ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ambition to grow your clinical and leadership skills and expand your knowledge
• Proactive and proven team oriented attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Mandatory Requirements of the role:

• Undergraduate Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification with unrestricted AHPRA registration 
• Significant clinical experience in the management of upper and lower limb lymphoedema
• Team Leadership experience
• Australasian Lymphology Association Level 1 and Level 2 Lymphoedema Training Courses, or the equivalent
• Relevant post-graduate qualification  

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Karl Lincke on 0414 307 542.

Position Description documents can be found below: 

• Role Statement can be found here
• Physiotherapist Grade 4 Position Description found here
• Occupational Therapist Grade 4 Position Description found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 12 July, 2025