Senior Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Senior Clinician Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist – Community Rapid Triage Team

• Temporary full-time until November 2026 | Part-time applicants will also be considered


• Work across Wantirna Health, Peter James Centre, Angliss Hospital and Yarra Ranges Health


• Work in a dynamic team providing early assessment | Opportunity for continuous learning and improvement

About the role

As a Senior Clinician within the Community Rapid Triage Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clients transitioning from hospital to community-based rehabilitation services. Working autonomously within a highly collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will conduct timely triage, comprehensive assessments, goal setting, and discharge planning for clients referred to the Community Rehabilitation Program following discharge from Eastern Health hospitals.

In this role, you will identify and respond to clinical deterioration, escalating concerns to medical staff as required to support client safety and help prevent avoidable hospital readmissions. You will also contribute to holistic discharge planning by building strong partnerships with community nursing services, Post-Acute Care, HARP Coordinators, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced clinician to further develop their career within a progressive and supportive environment that values ongoing learning, professional growth, and regular professional development opportunities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.


• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex and vulnerable, frail populations, initiating appropriate therapies and supportive treatments.   

• A high level of clinical reasoning and advanced casework skills, using a patient-centred approach within multi-dimensional assessments, formulating appropriately targeted treatment plans with realistic achievable goals.   


• Demonstrated high-level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage a complex workload, balance competing demands, and consistently demonstrate professional accountability in a dynamic clinical environment.

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.

About 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.

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 and supportive teams


• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 


• Fitness passport for work-life balance 


• Employee assistance program accessible to 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 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 applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Madeleine Adams

Contact Number: 0434 329 045

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: Friday 28 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

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