Grade 4 Advanced Allied Health Geriatric Practitioner
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Role:
Recognised for leading Victoria with this innovative team, Monash Health have truly unique and career-defining opportunities as an Advanced Allied Health Geriatric Practitioner, helping shape the future of acute frailty care across Monash Health’s fast-paced Emergency Departments. This full-time or part-time fixed-term role (until July 2027) offers the chance to be part of this cutting edge major system-wide transformation.
If you're ready to expand your scope, lead innovation, and be at the forefront of transprofessional geriatric emergency care, this role offers the perfect next step.
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Grade 4 Allied Health and Pharmacy professionals (Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Social Worker or Speech Pathologist) to join the Acute Frailty Team (AFT) as we expand across the Monash Health. You will work closely with a team of Advanced Allied Health Geriatric Practitioners, Emergency Department Geriatricians, Care Coordinators and the broader ED team to deliver impactful, patient-centred initiatives, aiming to avoid acute hospital admissions.
This is an exciting chance to contribute to a high-priority strategic project, influence models of care across the organisation, and help improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable community members. You will play a central role in providing expertise in patient centred care for frail older people presenting to our ED’s, with a strong focus on reducing avoidable hospital admissions and minimising the acute length of stay
Key tasks will include:
- Provide early intervention in the Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit aiming to avoid hospital admissions using a home first approach
- Utilise expertise in Geriatrics and Frailty, and extensive specialist knowledge of home based, community and residential services to navigate complex service systems to provide exceptional care to older people, ensuring the right care is provided at the right place and right time
About Us:
Allied Health are an integral part of the dynamic multi-disciplinary team providing care across our Emergency Departments. As a valuable member of a wider team, we are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your Clinical and Leadership skills.
To see first-hand what our team of Allied Health professional think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at this short video.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Extensive experience in in the provision of care to older people to achieve best practice clinical standards, including complex systems navigation and discharge planning
- Advanced knowledge in the application of evidence and theory to practice in the area of Gerontology
- Specialist knowledge in the pathophysiology, functional and psychosocial implications, and the management of, Geriatric Syndromes in the context of the frail older patient
- Leadership experience in innovative approaches to problem solving for individual consumers and/or service delivery
- Previous experience working in an Emergency Department or Acute General Medicine wards and/or working in an acute transdisciplinary Allied Health team, including experience performing interprofessional skills within endorsed scope of practice would be beneficial
On a personal level, you will demonstrate:
- Advanced level of recognised clinical leadership experience in a gerontology services including service development and leading others through change
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver safe, consumer focused care
- Previous experience leading research and quality improvement projects
Mandatory requirements of the role:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in the related Allied Health profession
- Current unconditional AHPRA registration (for Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists and Podiatrists)
- Post graduate qualification, or work towards, in the field of geriatric management is desired
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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Jane Carlin, Head of Profession (Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology) on 0400 580 377.
Supportive Documentation can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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: 28 May 2026