Senior Clinician - Community Rapid Triage Team

Community Rapid Triage Team Senior Clinician

• Fixed term Full Time (5 days/week) | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off | Work-life balance 


• Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist role | Grade 3 opportunity


• Join the Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) Rapid Face to Face Triage Team 


• Early support on discharge for clients following their admission to hospital  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Step into a dynamic Senior Clinician role within our Community Rapid Triage Team, where allied health expertise is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work with genuine autonomy while being fully supported by a motivated team of allied health professionals & nurses with regular support of a Rehab Medical Consultant.

In this fast‑paced and engaging position, you’ll be the first point of contact for clients transitioning home after their Eastern Health hospital stay. You’ll draw on your allied health clinical reasoning to deliver rapid triage, functional assessment, goal‑directed planning, and clear discharge pathways that set clients up for success in the Community Rehabilitation Program, or divert them to more appropriate services.

Your skills in identifying early deterioration and escalating promptly will help prevent avoidable readmissions and ensure each client receives timely, safe, and effective care. Collaboration is central in this role—you’ll work closely with CRP therapists, medical staff, and key community partners to design holistic, person‑centred plans that genuinely support recovery and independence.

If you’re energised by fast clinical decision‑making, thrive in a supportive multidisciplinary environment, and want to make a tangible impact on client outcomes, this role offers an exciting opportunity to put your allied health expertise into action.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will:

• Deliver targeted therapies and supports for clients, including complex presentations and frail clients.


• Apply strong clinical reasoning to holistic assessments and goal‑oriented plans.


• Identify risks early and implement effective management strategies.


• Collaborate seamlessly with referrers, CRP, Post‑Acute Care teams and key stakeholders.


• Drive innovation through evidence‑informed practice and quality improvement.


• Provide high‑quality, coordinated care across home and centre‑based settings.


• Contribute actively to a dynamic interdisciplinary team.


• Manage competing demands with excellent organisation and professional accountability.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Stephanie Corin or Cynthia Fong

Contact Number: 0434 329 045 or 0403 603 252 

Job Posting End Date: 6th March 2026, however will close if suitable applicants received prior

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day