Hand Therapy Practitioner - Grade 2 (Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist)

Job Requisition ID: 7097

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:

Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175

Employment Type: Part Time

Posting Date: 23 Feb 2026

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About the Role

Join our team as a Grade 2 Hand Therapist on a part time (0.6 FTE), ongoing capacity. The position is primarily based at Dandenong Hospital, with services also provided at Monash Children’s Hospital (Clayton) and a satellite clinic at Casey Hospital.

This role will have responsibilities across the full range of our hand therapy service, in the acute trauma caseload. The hand therapy team is located within the out-patients department with busy clinics running daily and providing an excellent environment for team learning and a multidisciplinary approach.

Clinical teaching is a core activity, involving staff supervision and active support of student placements. You will be involved in service development, working parties and clinical groups as needed, working with the Hand Therapy team and out-patient department to provide an excellent service and implementing service changes as required.

About Us

Monash Health delivers one of Victoria’s largest acute Hand Therapy services, providing care across the lifespan with a strong focus on traumatic injuries requiring plastic and orthopaedic surgery. Patients present with a wide variety of conditions, ensuring a diverse and rewarding caseload.

Our Hand Therapy team works closely with Plastics and Orthopaedics surgical teams, providing best practice care to maximise patients’ recovery and return to function. We also embrace continuous improvement through research, service development, and evidence-based practice.

About You

You must be an AHPRA accredited Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with well-developed skills in acute hand injury. You are recognized as a clinical specialist within the Hand Therapy field and be able to contribute in pursuing innovation and excellence within Monash Health.

You will bring:

A respectful communication style and patient advocacy skills.
A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage patients in their recovery.
Willingness to take responsibility for your own professional learning.
Experience supporting departmental teaching, resource development, and research initiatives.

Essential requirements:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
Current AHPRA registration.
Demonstrated passion for Hand Therapy and evidence of developing or consolidated skills in this specialty area.

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 Lauren Hedge, Grade 4 Hand Therapist, on 0459 188 623.

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: 15 March 2026