Community Access Clinician - Allied Health (Parental Leave)

Job Requisition ID: 6891

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:

Doveton, VIC, AU, 3177

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)

Posting Date: 11 Feb 2026

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About the Role

We have an opportunity for a Community Access Clinician - Allied Health, to join the team in Doveton, on a full-time fixed term basis until March 2027.

This clinical position delivers an integrated, client-centred screening service, supporting timely access to care by assessing referrals, prioritising client need, and facilitating smooth flow across community programs.

Working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will screen and triage referrals using established eligibility and prioritisation frameworks, contribute to shared decision-making through team processes, and support equitable and responsive service delivery. This role is ideal for a clinician with experience in acute or community settings who enjoys working at the interface of clinical care, coordination, and system navigation.

This is a parental leave cover position and is open to the following disciplines: Audiology, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiography, Social Work & Speech Pathology.

About Us

Community Access is the first point of contact for referrals advice, initial appointments and information about Monash Health Community Services for programs such as Specialist Clinics, Post Acute Care, Complex Care, Rehabilitation Programs, and Community Health.

About You

You are an experienced Allied Health clinician with a strong foundation in community or rehabilitation practice and a genuine commitment to client-centred care. With well-developed clinical assessment and triage skills, you are confident supporting adults experiencing disability or functional decline and can balance independent decision-making with effective multidisciplinary collaboration.

You bring a proactive, organised approach to your work, strong communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification & Licence requirements include:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health discipline as per the supportive documents below
General registration with the relevant national registration board and/or able to provide evidence of qualification
A current Victorian Driver’s Licence

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 Vanessa Martin on 0409 744 927.

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: 27 February 2026, 12PM