Job Requisition ID: 8916
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term
Posting Date: 9 Aug 2026
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.
Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
Physiotherapist Grade 2 Acute and Complex Care (Special Medicine) | Full-time | Fixed-term until March 2027 | Parental leave cover
About the Role:
Join a supportive and high-performing Acute and Complex Care team where you'll build advanced clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on patients with complex medical needs. Working primarily within our Haematology and Oncology programs, you'll manage a varied inpatient caseload, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and contribute to best-practice, person-centred care.
This role also offers the opportunity to supervise Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students, while developing your leadership, teaching and quality improvement skills. Whether you're an experienced Grade 2 looking to broaden your expertise or a confident Grade 1 ready to take the next step, you'll be supported by experienced senior clinicians in a large tertiary health service that is committed to your professional growth.
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 acute medicine physiotherapy in a hospital setting, preferrably in haematology and/or oncology physiotherapy
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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Carla Gordon, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and Acute & Complex Care Stream Leader on 0429928996.
Position Description documents can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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 August, 2026.
