Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Grade 4 Advanced Allied Health Geriatric Practitioner Job Requisition ID: 7887Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed TermPosting Date: 11 May 2026About the Role Recognised for leading Victoria with this innovative team, Monash Health has 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.Key TasksProvide 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 You To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:Extensive experience 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 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 RoleA 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 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.Contact 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr