Job Requisition ID: 6861
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
Posting Date: 12 Jan 2026
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About the Role:
Join our team as a Grade 2 Acute and Complex Care (Special Medicine) Physiotherapist on a full-time fixed-term basis (parental leave backfill) until March 2027, based in the Physiotherapy Department at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton.
This position sits within the Acute and Complex Care team, which provides physiotherapy services to patients in the General Medicine and Special Medicine Programs, as well as the Emergency Department (secondary contact). This position holds a Special Medicine caseload which may include Respiratory Medicine and Palliative Care (preferred), Nephrology, Gastromedicine, Haematology and Oncology, depending on your skill set. This role provides valuable clinical, education and service improvement leadership across physiotherapy, allied health and the multidisciplinary care team, driving best-practice person-centred care. You will be responsible for supervising Grade 1 Physiotherapists, AHAs and undergraduate students. In this role you'll have the opportunity to use and develop diverse clinical skills as well as your people management, leadership, teaching and quality improvement skills. You will be well supported by a large, dynamic and progressive team which includes Grade 4 Acute and Complex Care Stream Leader, Grade 3 Acute & Complex Care Senior Clinicians, Grade 2 colleagues and the site Physiotherapy Manager. This position is a great opportunity for an established Grade 2 Physiotherapist looking to extend themselves in a large tertiary setting, or a Grade 1 Physiotherapist ready to step into a Grade 2 role in a supportive environment.
About Us:
Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. In joining us, you will be part of a well-integrated team with an emphasis on positive culture and excellent person-centred multidisciplinary care. As part of Monash Health Physiotherapy, you are an integral part of the wider allied health and ward multidisciplinary teams. We are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical, leadership, quality improvement and research skills.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:
* Clinical experience in special medicine physiotherapy in a hospital setting (respiratory medicine and palliative care knowledge and skills favourable)
* Good clinical reasoning skills with a passion for implementing evidence-based practice
* Passion for providing clinical education
* Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
* Ambition to grow your clinical, leadership, teaching and quality improvement skills
* Proactive and team player attitude
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Mandatory Requirements:
* Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or recognised equivalent degree
* Current unconditional AHPRA registration
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 Carla Gordon (Clinical Lead Physiotherapist- Acute & Complex Care) on
* Position Description can be found here
* Role Statement 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: 1 February, 2026