Senior Allied Health Clinician - Older Person Care Hub (Grade 3 OT/Physio)
Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977
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About the Role
Are you a Grade 3 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist wanting to make a difference to Older Australians over 65? We have an exciting new pilot role within Monash Care in the Home – The Monash Health Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH). This is a full time, fixed term, position until March 2027 and will operate out of the Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre.
The Monash Health Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH) is a non-admitted, multi-disciplinary early intervention model of care providing a home-based alternative to Emergency Department (ED) or hospital presentation for older people living in the community. Operating within the Monash Care in the Home Directorate. The service targets older people living at home at risk of Emergency Department presentation, following referral from the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), Ambulance Victoria and other pathways.
The OPCH is a multi-disciplinary team comprising Geriatricians, Nursing, Allied Health and Administrative staff where the team will focus on:
- Comprehensive screening, assessment and referral to appropriate Monash Health and external services.
- Short-term intervention to address immediate needs to avoid hospital presentations.
- Supporting patients to access the right care at the right time, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving continuity of care.
Allied Health, nursing and medical staff will provide face-to-face visits or telehealth consultations, as appropriate. Medical governance will remain with the treating GP, and once care is provided, clients are discharged back to the GP’s care
About You
You are an experienced clinician with a minimum of five years post-registration experience and highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills. You thrive working both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams, bringing strong written and verbal communication skills.
With extensive experience in aged and community care, you understand chronic disease management and the interface between acute, sub-acute and community services. You are confident in comprehensive assessment, discharge planning, risk stratification and navigating complex systems to prevent avoidable hospital presentations. Your practice is evidence-based, innovative and consumer-centred, particularly within geriatrics, frailty and community care settings.
Qualification & licence requirements include:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current, unrestricted Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Previous experience in acute geriatric services, hospital substitution models, or acute/community interface services is desirable but not essential.
Further information can be found in the supportive documentation below.
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 Michelle Purtell, Residential InReach Nurse Manager, 0458 438 253.
Supportive Documentation can be 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: 17 March 2026