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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. 

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our CART team on a part-time, ongoing basis (0.42 EFT / 32 hours per fortnight), working across multiple Monash Health sites.

In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic short-term service supporting clients soon after their admission to acute or subacute care, while they await ongoing community physiotherapy.

You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver best practice, evidence-based care, optimise operational effectiveness, and contribute to strong partnerships both within Monash Health and with external providers. A key part of the role involves providing education and support to clients and their families/carers to help them understand their clinical condition and confidently self-manage their symptoms at home.

With exposure across multiple Monash Health sites and home visits, no two days are the same. If you love variety, teamwork and seeing the immediate impact of your work, this role is for you.

About Us:

Monash Health Community share the vision of One Team; Making a Difference Together. This vision is underpinned by the following principles: 

• We provide quality care focused on the person in the context of their life
• We are interdisciplinary and innovative with a can-do attitude
• We view change and challenge as great opportunities

CART - Intensive Support Team is a tiered approach to client care that allows resources to be directed to those who need them the most whilst actively supporting people in the community to avoid ED and acute presentations. Strategically CART partners with acute and primary care services to enable smooth transitions across settings. CART is person-centred and follows patients as their needs evolve in their continuum of care. CART provides short term care coordination for individuals with chronic conditions who are frequent hospital visitors and would benefit from improved self-management.  

About You:

You are an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for delivering short-term, client-centred care and supporting patients during their transition from hospital to community. You bring strong clinical assessment and treatment skills, combined with the ability to educate clients and carers to promote safe, independent living.

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to delivery safe, client-focussed care
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage clients, families, and stakeholders effectively
• Dedicated to safe, best-practice care and continuous quality improvement
• Committed to empowering clients through education and self-management strategies
• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and adaptable in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Focused on achieving optimal outcomes through innovation and collaboration

What you need:

• Demonstrated recent experience as a Physiotherapist with at least 5 years post graduate experience 
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent qualification)
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Physiotherapy Board of Australia (practicing, no restrictions)
• Current Driver’s License 
• Working towards, or completion, of relevant post graduate study desirable
• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, including involvement in relevant Special Interest Group/s desirable

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 Kristen Laurie on 0406 316 920.

• 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: 4 February, 2026